In our Bucharest to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 49 minutes, completing the 2165km route in 22h 16min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 16min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2165km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
22h 16min |
23h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 32min |
2h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~390 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (20 min, 19% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (11 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 49-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2165km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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