In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 84 minutes, completing the 1660km route in 17h 5min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 5min (84 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1660km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
17h 5min |
18h 29min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
2h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~299 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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 1660km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 2h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~292 kWh vs ~367 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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