In our Lisbon to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 94 minutes, completing the 2027km route in 20h 45min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 45min (94 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~357 kWh
- Distance: 2027km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
20h 45min |
22h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 25min |
2h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~365 kWh |
~365 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 E.Leclerc Express (13 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Bauer Paris Occasion (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Brussels
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 39% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Area El Canto (10 min, 15% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 94-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2027km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 2h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~357 kWh vs ~448 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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