In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 83 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 18h 15min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 15min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
18h 15min |
19h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Free To X Villoresi Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 83-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~294 kWh vs ~369 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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