In our London to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 103 minutes, completing the 2533km route in 27h 0min. The key advantage? 5 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 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 0min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~446 kWh
- Distance: 2533km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 0min |
28h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
3h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~458 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carpoolparking (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Süd (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 18% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Total Zolder Zuid (13 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Medenbach West (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
EWE Go McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 103-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2533km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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