In our Stockholm to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 139 minutes, completing the 2660km route in 30h 20min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 20min (139 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~468 kWh
- Distance: 2660km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
30h 20min |
32h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 18min |
4h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~479 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Ljungby Nyponvägen Trucks (13 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 23% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Väla Centrum (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger (10 min, 12% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (12 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Základní škola (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Győr (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 15:
OMV smer Beograd (54 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 16:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 139-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2660km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 4h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~468 kWh vs ~588 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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