In our Athens to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 180 minutes, completing the 3195km route in 39h 42min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 39h 42min (180 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~562 kWh
- Distance: 3195km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
39h 42min |
42h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
5h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~575 kWh |
~576 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:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Lakeside (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 14:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 180-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3195km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 5h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~562 kWh vs ~706 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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