In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 118 minutes, completing the 2496km route in 32h 11min. The key advantage? 6 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 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 11min (118 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~439 kWh
- Distance: 2496km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 11min |
34h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
3h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 118-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 2496km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 3h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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