In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Nissan Leaf e+ by 497 minutes, completing the 3162km route in 35h 25min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 25min (497 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~557 kWh
- Distance: 3162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Nissan Leaf e+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
43h 42min |
35h 25min |
| Charging time: |
9h 49min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~569 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Nissan Leaf e+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (15 min, 33% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (65 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (45 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Križ Sjever (42 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 7:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (30 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (27 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
IP (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Aurelia Sud (33 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (44 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 14:
Rue John Mac Adam (12 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 16:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (45 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 18:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 19:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (35 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
Hostal Torremar (35 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (23 min, 30% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 497-minute advantage over Nissan Leaf e+ on this 3162km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 9h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~557 kWh vs ~616 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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