In our Helsinki to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 124 minutes, completing the 2347km route in 29h 55min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 55min (124 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~413 kWh
- Distance: 2347km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
29h 55min |
31h 59min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
4h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~422 kWh |
~423 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (58 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Autohof Schwabach West (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Empfinger Hof (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 42% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (13 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K (77 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 15:
Sindelfinger Wald (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 124-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2347km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~413 kWh vs ~519 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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