In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 66 minutes, completing the 1497km route in 19h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 1min (66 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~264 kWh
- Distance: 1497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
19h 1min |
20h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~270 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (19 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 66-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~264 kWh vs ~331 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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