In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 35 minutes, completing the 789km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 49min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
9h 24min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~143 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (10 min, 17% → 54%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
FINES (18 min, 56% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IKEA (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Atalanti Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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