In our Budapest to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 162 minutes, completing the 3067km route in 31h 8min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 13 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 8min (162 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~540 kWh
- Distance: 3067km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
31h 8min |
33h 50min |
| Charging time: |
2h 24min |
4h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~552 kWh |
~551 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 34% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (15 min, 23% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Eni Via Vetrego (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Brescia Est (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (19 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire du Volvestre (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Super-U (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 16:
Area El Canto (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 17:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 162-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3067km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 4h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~540 kWh vs ~678 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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