In our Berlin to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 134 minutes, completing the 2325km route in 24h 16min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 16min (134 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~409 kWh
- Distance: 2325km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 16min |
26h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
4h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~419 kWh |
~419 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Park Hotel Polykastro (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Skotina dir Athen (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
Atalanti Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 134-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2325km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~409 kWh vs ~514 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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