In our Madrid to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 103 minutes, completing the 2226km route in 22h 17min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 22h 17min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~392 kWh
- Distance: 2226km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 17min |
24h 0min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
3h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~401 kWh |
~402 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 (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (16 min, 11% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Besançon Marchaux (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Norma (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Hohenlohe Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Rastplatz Stocker Holz Süd (10 min, 11% → 53%)
- Arrival: Prague
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% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Super U (35 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
Lidl (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bois Guillerot (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Zone de trois Couronnes (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Norma (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Recharge Autohof Ursensollen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 14:
Kladruby jih (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 103-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2226km 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 37min vs 3h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~392 kWh vs ~492 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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