In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 97 minutes, completing the 2292km route in 25h 47min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 47min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2292km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 47min |
27h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 49min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Königsforst Ost (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 2292km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~404 kWh vs ~507 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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