In our Athens to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 164 minutes, completing the 3299km route in 37h 18min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 37h 18min (164 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 35min
- Energy: ~581 kWh
- Distance: 3299km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
37h 18min |
40h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
5h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~594 kWh |
~595 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% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Netto Sophie-Charlotten-Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (11 min, 18% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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 (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Raststätte Recknitz Ost (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Burger King (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 164-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3299km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 35min vs 5h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~581 kWh vs ~729 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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