In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 30 minutes, completing the 820km route in 9h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 3min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~144 kWh
- Distance: 820km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 3min |
9h 33min |
| Charging time: |
25min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (15 min, 30% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (16 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 30-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 820km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 25min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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