In our Sofia to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 41 minutes, completing the 1000km route in 10h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 5min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 34min
- Energy: ~176 kWh
- Distance: 1000km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 5min |
10h 46min |
| Charging time: |
34min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~180 kWh |
~180 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:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
- Arrival: Vienna
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 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 41-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1000km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 34min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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