In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 117 minutes, completing the 2506km route in 25h 45min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 45min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~441 kWh
- Distance: 2506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 45min |
27h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 33% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 117-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~441 kWh vs ~554 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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