In our Dublin to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 79 minutes, completing the 1772km route in 22h 27min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 27min (79 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 1772km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 27min |
23h 46min |
| Charging time: |
1h 11min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~319 kWh |
~320 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:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
SVG Autohof Elsinger Höhe (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark Rüdersdorf (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Prague
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 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Am Haarstrang-Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Autohof Elsinger Höhe (17 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
EnBW Thöreyer Straße (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle Zschopauer Straße (15 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 79-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1772km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 11min vs 2h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~312 kWh vs ~392 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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