In our Amsterdam to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 102 minutes, completing the 2218km route in 23h 5min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 5min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2218km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 5min |
24h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
3h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~400 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Rue de Seclin (10 min, 41% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire des Groies (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Novotel Lille Aéroport (15 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Bauer Paris Occasion (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
Area El Canto (29 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 102-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2218km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 3h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~390 kWh vs ~490 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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