In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 156 minutes, completing the 2802km route in 32h 29min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 29min (156 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~493 kWh
- Distance: 2802km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 29min |
35h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 29min |
5h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~504 kWh |
~505 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 (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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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 (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
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% → 38%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 156-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2802km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 5h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~493 kWh vs ~619 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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