In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 108 minutes, completing the 2305km route in 23h 16min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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: 23h 16min (108 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~406 kWh
- Distance: 2305km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 16min |
25h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Hansestraße (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 26% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 108-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2305km 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 36min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~406 kWh vs ~510 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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