In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 70 minutes, completing the 1615km route in 16h 23min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 23min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~284 kWh
- Distance: 1615km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 23min |
17h 33min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
2h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 69%)
-
Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (13 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
-
Stop 4:
Páty Nord (18 min, 11% → 57%)
-
Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (15 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 6:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (14 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 70-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1615km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Related Comparisons