In our Bern to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 108 minutes, completing the 1993km route in 20h 39min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 39min (108 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~351 kWh
- Distance: 1993km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
20h 39min |
22h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~359 kWh |
~360 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (22 min, 26% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Super U (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Zac des Baterses (15 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 108-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1993km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 3h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~351 kWh vs ~441 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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