In our Riga to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 62 minutes, completing the 1289km route in 14h 39min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 39min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 54min
- Energy: ~227 kWh
- Distance: 1289km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 39min |
15h 41min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (19 min, 39% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Na Półboru (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Prague
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 77% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Nowostawy (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Bar Mettos (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
ALDI (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 62-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1289km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 54min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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