In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Nissan Leaf e+ by 170 minutes, completing the 1494km route in 14h 56min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 56min (170 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1494km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Nissan Leaf e+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 46min |
14h 56min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~272 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Nissan Leaf e+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Autohof Kleinhelmsdorf, Heidegrund (10 min, 31% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Himmelkron, Himmelkron (14 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle, Kinding (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria, Zirl (26 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Reschenbrücke, Bozen (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Sarni Po Ovest, Bagnolo San Vito (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Via Alfredo Testoni, Casalecchio di Reno (31 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (27 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 32% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Raststation Europabrücke, Schönberg im Stubaital (17 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 170-minute advantage over Nissan Leaf e+ on this 1494km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~263 kWh vs ~291 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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