In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 114 minutes, completing the 2299km route in 23h 23min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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: 23h 23min (114 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~405 kWh
- Distance: 2299km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 23min |
25h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Aistersheim (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Geistkircher Straße Rohrbach (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (29 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger AVIA (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Total Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Tank & Rast Raststätte Pfalz (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 114-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2299km 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 1h 38min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~405 kWh vs ~508 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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