In our Budapest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 53 minutes, completing the 1354km route in 16h 56min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 56min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1354km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 56min |
17h 49min |
| Charging time: |
1h 4min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~244 kWh |
~245 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (17 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 53-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1354km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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