In our Zagreb to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 70 minutes, completing the 991km route in 12h 51min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 51min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 991km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
12h 51min |
14h 1min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~178 kWh |
~178 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (11 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (62 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 22% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 22% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (31 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (48 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 991km 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 1h 13min vs 1h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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