In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 56 minutes, completing the 1803km route in 26h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 20min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1803km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 20min |
27h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
3h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 39% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (37 min, 16% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (29 min, 21% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (63 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 56-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1803km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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