In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Nissan Leaf e+ by 317 minutes, completing the 2308km route in 23h 16min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 16min (317 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~406 kWh
- Distance: 2308km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Nissan Leaf e+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 33min |
23h 16min |
| Charging time: |
6h 7min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Nissan Leaf e+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Kirchhorster Straße, Hannover (23 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Werler Straße, Hamm (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle, Jemeppe-sur-Sambre (23 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (38 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (32 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (33 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (33 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (23 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest, Labenne (38 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Lopidana, Vitoria-Gasteiz (47 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 13:
Tudanca, Aranda de Duero (22 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100, Köln (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 317-minute advantage over Nissan Leaf e+ on this 2308km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 6h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~406 kWh vs ~450 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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