In our Prague to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 71 minutes, completing the 1777km route in 21h 48min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 48min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~313 kWh
- Distance: 1777km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 48min |
22h 59min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Am Fieseler Werk (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Rheinlanddamm (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Laucha (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Autohof Elsinger Höhe (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 11:
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 71-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1777km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~313 kWh vs ~393 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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