In our Vienna to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 by 23 minutes, completing the 1056km route in 11h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.3 Pro S 2023's 460km 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 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 26min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 42min
- Energy: ~186 kWh
- Distance: 1056km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 |
| Travel time |
11h 26min |
11h 49min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~190 kWh |
~192 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over VW ID.3 Pro S 2023 on this 1056km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 42min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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