In our Riga to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 173 minutes, completing the 2817km route in 32h 42min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 42min (173 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~496 kWh
- Distance: 2817km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 42min |
35h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
5h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~507 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (18 min, 22% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 76% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (39 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP West (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco Teplická cesta (37 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Park Hotel Polykastro (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Skotina dir Athen (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 13:
Atalanti Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 173-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2817km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 5h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~496 kWh vs ~623 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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