In our Bratislava to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 109 minutes, completing the 2358km route in 25h 16min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 16min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~415 kWh
- Distance: 2358km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 16min |
27h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~424 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Kölliken Nord (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 22% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Burger King (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lechwiesen Nord (13 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
ABB Research (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Gurbrü (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Drumettaz (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Tavel Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 109-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2358km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~415 kWh vs ~521 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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