In our Athens to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 143 minutes, completing the 2818km route in 28h 53min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 53min (143 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~496 kWh
- Distance: 2818km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 53min |
31h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
4h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~508 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (35 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Turmöl Tankstelle (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Neoliet Boulderbar (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 44% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol A1 (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (41 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Emmezeta Jankomir (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Rastplatz Helderloh (15 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 143-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2818km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 4h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~496 kWh vs ~623 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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