Which is faster from Bucharest to London: Nissan Leaf e+ or Tesla Model Y Long-Range?

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range is faster, arriving 302 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the Nissan Leaf e+.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model Y Long-Range need from Bucharest to London?

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2545km route from Bucharest to London, with a total travel time of 26h 48m.

What is the total travel time from Bucharest to London in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model Y Long-Range completes the 2545km route in 26h 48m, while the Nissan Leaf e+ takes 31h 50m.

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Nissan Leaf e+ vs Tesla Model Y Long-Range: Bucharest to London

Which EV is faster on the 2545km route? <strong>Tesla Model Y Long-Range</strong> wins by 302 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Bucharest to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Nissan Leaf e+ by 302 minutes, completing the 2545km route in 26h 48min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: London → Bucharest

Winner

Tesla Model Y Long-Range

Total time: 26h 48min (302 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 1h 52min
Energy: ~448 kWh
Distance: 2545km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Nissan Leaf e+	Tesla Model Y Long-Range
Travel time	31h 50min	26h 48min
Charging time:	6h 28min	1h 52min
Charging stops:	17	10
Energy used	~458 kWh	~456 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Nissan Leaf e+ Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: Petrom Maracineni (10 min, 62% → 73%)
Stop 2: OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (27 min, 12% → 73%)
Stop 3: Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (10 min, 10% → 26%)
Stop 4: Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Arad (36 min, 10% → 70%)
Stop 5: Auchan Korzó (38 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 6: M1 Igmandi Piheno - Györ (37 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 7: da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (18 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 8: Smatrics Ladepark (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 9: Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (29 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 10: Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 11: Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 23 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 12: Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 13% → 53%)
Stop 13: Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (21 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 14: Aral Autohof Dachsberg (23 min, 10% → 68%)
Stop 15: Total Zolder Noord (27 min, 10% → 72%)
Stop 16: Fastned Oostendse Baan (20 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 17: ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (38 min, 10% → 64%)
Arrival: London

Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route

Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
Stop 2: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 3: Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
Stop 4: OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 54%)
Stop 5: Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 6: Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 7: PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 8: Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 9: JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 10: ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: London

Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won

The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 302-minute advantage over Nissan Leaf e+ on this 2545km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 6h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~448 kWh vs ~496 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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