In our Brussels to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 97 minutes, completing the 2024km route in 20h 50min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 50min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~356 kWh
- Distance: 2024km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
20h 50min |
22h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~364 kWh |
~366 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (18 min, 21% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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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: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (10 min, 27% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (25 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Estación de servicio Villaquirán (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Parking Calle Miravete (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
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 97-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2024km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~356 kWh vs ~447 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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