In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 114 minutes, completing the 2260km route in 26h 21min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 26h 21min (114 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~398 kWh
- Distance: 2260km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
26h 21min |
28h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 54min |
3h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~407 kWh |
~408 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Est (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Carburantes (13 min, 45% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (34 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Jardiland (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Les Viviers Canger (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 114-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2260km 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 54min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~398 kWh vs ~500 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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