In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 84 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 20h 17min (84 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
21h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
2h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 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% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Palme Ouest (10 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (16 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 84-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1927km 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 26min vs 2h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~339 kWh vs ~426 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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