In our Dublin to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 98 minutes, completing the 2360km route in 29h 45min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 45min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~415 kWh
- Distance: 2360km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
29h 45min |
31h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
3h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~425 kWh |
~426 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 (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Het Goor (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Münsterland Ost (11 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
bft Willer (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Tappernøje Øst (10 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Tradenvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
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:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 18% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aushopping (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Het Goor (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
A2 Bottrop Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
McDonald's Europaallee (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Selgros Öjendorf (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
bft Willer (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (14 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 98-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2360km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~415 kWh vs ~522 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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