In our Madrid to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 96 minutes, completing the 2363km route in 25h 17min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 17min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~416 kWh
- Distance: 2363km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 17min |
26h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
3h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~425 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Tricastin (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Westside (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Migrol (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Wileroltigen (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Affenkasten Imbiss Take Away (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Tankstelle Hagstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (10 min, 12% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (10 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
Ansfelden Süd (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (14 min, 13% → 50%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 96-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2363km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~416 kWh vs ~522 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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