In our Dublin to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 51 minutes, completing the 1481km route in 19h 38min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 38min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1481km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 38min |
20h 29min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Rely (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (13 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Langres Perrogney (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Toddington Southbound (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rely (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Galerie Chateaufarine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 51-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1481km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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