In our Zagreb to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 109 minutes, completing the 2152km route in 22h 28min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 28min (109 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2152km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 28min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~387 kWh |
~388 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 67% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 56% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Vega (14 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 109-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2152km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~379 kWh vs ~476 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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