In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 54 minutes, completing the 2175km route in 22h 24min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 24min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~383 kWh
- Distance: 2175km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 24min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~392 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Euro Hotel (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
EnBW Rastpark24 (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (20 min, 14% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 54-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2175km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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