In our Lisbon to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 534 minutes, completing the 3753km route in 48h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 48h 20min (534 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 29min
- Energy: ~661 kWh
- Distance: 3753km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
48h 20min |
57h 14min |
| Charging time: |
3h 29min |
8h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~676 kWh |
~695 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Super-U (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Borgo Mascarella (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Conero Ovest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Hotel Eden (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Q8 SS Adriatica (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 14:
Xenos (36 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Psathopyrgos dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY KFC (35 min, 16% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
La Estrella de Qatar Raposa (31 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Repsol Tankstelle (72 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Super U (33 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Carr d'Enserune (25 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl (37 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 8:
Parco Giochi (24 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Bettole di Novi Est (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 10:
La Palazzina (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Romagna Shopping Valley (35 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 12:
Eni Viale Pindaro (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Eni Corso Aldo Moro (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Greco - Società Agricola (52 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 15:
Rruga Skënderbeu (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
SEA Amfilochia (44 min, 10% → 91%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 534-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3753km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 29min vs 8h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~661 kWh vs ~830 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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