In our Rome to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 114 minutes, completing the 2422km route in 25h 58min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 58min (114 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~426 kWh
- Distance: 2422km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 58min |
27h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
3h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~436 kWh |
~436 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger AMIGO (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Factory Annopol (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (22 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Riga
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fella Est (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Raststation Kapfenberg Süd (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
eni Tankstelle Wiener Neustädter Straße (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Zajazd Plan (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Factory Annopol (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 114-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2422km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 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 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~426 kWh vs ~535 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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