Which is faster from Madrid to Athens: Tesla Model Y Long-Range or VW ID. Buzz Pro LR?

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range is faster, arriving 158 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model Y Long-Range need from Madrid to Athens?

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs 12 charging stops to complete the 3172km route from Madrid to Athens, with a total travel time of 42h 59m.

What is the total travel time from Madrid to Athens in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model Y Long-Range completes the 3172km route in 42h 59m, while the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR takes 45h 37m.

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Tesla Model Y Long-Range vs VW ID. Buzz Pro LR: Madrid to Athens

Which EV is faster on the 3172km route? <strong>Tesla Model Y Long-Range</strong> wins by 158 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 158 minutes, completing the 3172km route in 42h 59min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Athens → Madrid

Winner

Tesla Model Y Long-Range

Total time: 42h 59min (158 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 3h 1min
Energy: ~558 kWh
Distance: 3172km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Tesla Model Y Long-Range	VW ID. Buzz Pro LR
Travel time	42h 59min	45h 37min
Charging time:	3h 1min	5h 28min
Charging stops:	12	19
Energy used	~571 kWh	~573 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
Stop 2: IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 11% → 62%)
Stop 3: Aire de Lespignan Sud (12 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 4: Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 5: Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 6: Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 7: Electra Borgo Mascarella (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 8: Conero Ovest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 9: IONITY Hotel Eden (15 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 10: Q8 SS Adriatica (24 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 11: Xenos (36 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 12: Supercharger Psathopyrgos dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Athens

VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 15% → 55%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 3: IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 13% → 59%)
Stop 4: Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 5: Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 6: Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 7: IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
Stop 8: Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 9: Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 10: Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 11: La Pioppa Ovest (12 min, 11% → 44%)
Stop 12: IONITY KFC (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 13: IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (17 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 14: Sangro Ovest (23 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 15: Ewiva McGallon (17 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 16: Q8 easy Via Appia (33 min, 10% → 80%)
Stop 17: Xenos (51 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 18: Epirus Plaza (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 19: Elpefuture SEA Vélou pros Athína (11 min, 10% → 37%)
Arrival: Athens

Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 158-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3172km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 1min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~558 kWh vs ~701 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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