In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 75 by 567 minutes, completing the 3180km route in 35h 25min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on October 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 25min (567 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~560 kWh
- Distance: 3180km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 75 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
44h 52min |
35h 25min |
| Charging time: |
11h 18min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~572 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 75 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Calea Severinului (19 min, 22% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (69 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (26 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (64 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 7:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (55 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Brescia Est (40 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Dorno Ovest (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Emporio Fratelli Carli (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (38 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (20 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (54 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 17:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (56 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (31 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
AVIA (56 min, 10% → 75%)
- 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 567-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 75 on this 3180km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 11h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~560 kWh vs ~738 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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