In our Athens to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 129 minutes, completing the 2366km route in 25h 46min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 46min (129 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 53min
- Energy: ~417 kWh
- Distance: 2366km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 46min |
27h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 53min |
3h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~427 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 (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Free To X Villoresi Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
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 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza Hotel (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 13:
GoFast McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 129-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2366km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 53min vs 3h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~417 kWh vs ~523 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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