In our Madrid to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 116 minutes, completing the 2469km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 41min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~435 kWh
- Distance: 2469km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 41min |
27h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
3h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~449 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 (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Vega (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 14:
Trznica BTC (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Maribor vzhod (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
M. Petrol Vásárhelyi (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger KFC (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 116-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2469km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 3h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~435 kWh vs ~546 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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