In our Bern to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 144 minutes, completing the 2369km route in 25h 59min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 59min (144 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~417 kWh
- Distance: 2369km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 59min |
28h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
4h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~426 kWh |
~427 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
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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: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Park Hotel Polykastro (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Skotina dir Athen (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 12:
Atalanti Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 144-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2369km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 4h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~417 kWh vs ~524 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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