In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 103 minutes, completing the 3125km route in 35h 48min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km 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 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 48min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~550 kWh
- Distance: 3125km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 48min |
37h 31min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
4h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (63 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (10 min, 40% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 18% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Ibis (20 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Barje Jug (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (28 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Kaufland (44 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 103-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 3125km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 4h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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