In our London to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 123 minutes, completing the 2533km route in 27h 0min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 0min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~446 kWh
- Distance: 2533km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
27h 0min |
29h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
3h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~458 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carpoolparking (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Süd (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (11 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Total Zolder Zuid (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Medenbach West (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (29 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 13:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (31 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 14:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 123-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2533km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 3h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~446 kWh vs ~560 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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