In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 29 minutes, completing the 785km route in 8h 2min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 1 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 2min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 785km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 2min |
8h 31min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (36 min, 18% → 86%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 785km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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