In our London to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 136 minutes, completing the 2446km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 41min (136 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 2446km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 41min |
27h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
3h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~441 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 (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger MAXI Autohof (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
OMV A1 (28 min, 19% → 76%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 136-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2446km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 3h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~431 kWh vs ~541 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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