In our London to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 93 minutes, completing the 2131km route in 24h 46min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 46min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~375 kWh
- Distance: 2131km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 46min |
26h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
3h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~384 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Het Goor (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
A2 Bottrop Süd (12 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K (18 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Het Goor (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (15 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Gütersloh Süd (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Grabower Straße (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Koryta (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Karczma Rzym (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Olsze Południe (42 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 12:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 93-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2131km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 3h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~375 kWh vs ~471 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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