In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 109 minutes, completing the 2314km route in 28h 4min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 28h 4min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2314km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 4min |
29h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
3h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~418 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 (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (12 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
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:
IONITY Maidstone (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rely (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (15 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Rastplatz Amsteg (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
GOFAST Swissminiatur (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Secchia Ovest (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 109-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2314km 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 40min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~512 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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