In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 143 minutes, completing the 3016km route in 33h 31min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 31min (143 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~531 kWh
- Distance: 3016km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
33h 31min |
35h 54min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
4h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
20 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (32 min, 18% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 143-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3016km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 4h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~531 kWh vs ~667 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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