In our Vienna to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 89 minutes, completing the 2049km route in 23h 23min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 23min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2049km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 23min |
24h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
2h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~370 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
EDEKA Hartmannsgruber Lagerhausstraße (10 min, 17% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 14:
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 89-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2049km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~453 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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