In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 122 minutes, completing the 3098km route in 40h 27min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 40h 27min (122 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~545 kWh
- Distance: 3098km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
40h 27min |
42h 29min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
4h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~558 kWh |
~560 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
top! (10 min, 41% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (47 min, 22% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Van der Valk (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (18 min, 25% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
HPC E.ON Drive Ladepark Beecker Straße (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 20:
Circle K Dublin Port (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 122-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3098km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 4h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~545 kWh vs ~685 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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