In our Bern to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 125 minutes, completing the 2349km route in 29h 51min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 51min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2349km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
29h 51min |
31h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 8min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~423 kWh |
~435 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rogoziniec (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 7:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 21% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (11 min, 74% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
OBI (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
REWE (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Cargo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Konarzewo (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Comfy Park Kossaka (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 125-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2349km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~414 kWh vs ~519 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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