In our Athens to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 122 minutes, completing the 2313km route in 23h 53min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 53min (122 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2313km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 53min |
25h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 44min |
3h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~416 kWh |
~417 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% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Zemun Park (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Berlin
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 (40 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Ladná směr Brno (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Základní škola (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 122-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2313km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 3h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~511 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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