In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y beats the Tesla Model S 85 by 513 minutes, completing the 3159km route in 36h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y needs only 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y
- Total time: 36h 58min (513 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 7min
- Energy: ~533 kWh
- Distance: 3159km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 85 |
Tesla Model Y |
| Travel time |
45h 31min |
36h 58min |
| Charging time: |
10h 40min |
4h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~569 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 85 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (36 min, 23% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (76 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Supernova (55 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Shell (44 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 6:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Outlet Village (29 min, 12% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger MH Hotel Piacenza Fiera (22 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ibis (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (13 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (61 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (62 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 17:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (48 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 18:
Hostal Torremar (49 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (17 min, 28% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (47 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (16 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (11 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (21 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
ANDGO (18 min, 11% → 77%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 16% → 67%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Won
The Tesla Model Y achieved a 513-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 85 on this 3159km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 7min vs 10h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~533 kWh vs ~790 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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