In our Dublin to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 219 minutes, completing the 3084km route in 41h 0min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 13 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 41h 0min (219 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~543 kWh
- Distance: 3084km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
41h 0min |
44h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 42min |
5h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~555 kWh |
~565 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (14 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
P+R Gentbrugge I (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K (18 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 11:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 21% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 60% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Medway Eastbound (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Carrefour Avenue Georges Guynemer (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Gamma (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (30 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hotel Hennies (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Netto Milchweg (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
REWE Rousseau Park (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Rogoziniec (25 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Comfy Park (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Biedronka Kwiatowa (39 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 14:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Girelė (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Neste (41 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 17:
Alexela Saku (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 219-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3084km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 5h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~543 kWh vs ~682 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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