In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 131 minutes, completing the 2477km route in 30h 54min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 54min (131 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~436 kWh
- Distance: 2477km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
30h 54min |
33h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
4h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~447 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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 131-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2477km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~436 kWh vs ~548 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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