In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 115 minutes, completing the 2296km route in 23h 26min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 26min (115 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 26min |
25h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
3h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (11 min, 17% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (29 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (31 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 115-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~404 kWh vs ~508 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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