In our Paris to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 166 minutes, completing the 2866km route in 29h 50min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 50min (166 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 27min
- Energy: ~505 kWh
- Distance: 2866km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
29h 50min |
32h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 27min |
4h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~516 kWh |
~518 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (22 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Park Hotel Polykastro (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Skotina dir Athen (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 16:
Atalanti Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 166-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2866km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 27min vs 4h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~505 kWh vs ~634 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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