In our Paris to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 96 minutes, completing the 2085km route in 23h 18min. The key advantage? 4 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 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 18min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~367 kWh
- Distance: 2085km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 18min |
24h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 48min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K (18 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Le Rœulx Sud (10 min, 32% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (16 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Karczma Rzym (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Olsze Południe (42 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 11:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 96-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2085km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~367 kWh vs ~461 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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