In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 1018 minutes, completing the 3286km route in 35h 25min. The key advantage? 14 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 25min (1018 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~579 kWh
- Distance: 3286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
52h 23min |
35h 25min |
| Charging time: |
17h 11min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
26 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~591 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Curtea de Arges Barajului (39 min, 31% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (55 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Penny Market (35 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
MOL (63 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Radnička (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (52 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (32 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Shell (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
Supernova Rudnik (12 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (29 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (46 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hilton Double Tree Venice North (46 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Brescia Est (34 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Conad (63 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 16:
Route de Turin (13 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Hôtel de Mougins (33 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Ibis (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (25 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 20:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (24 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 22:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (49 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 23:
Avia (43 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 24:
Optimotor 4x4 (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 25:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (58 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 26:
Hostal Torremar (59 min, 10% → 79%)
- 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 1018-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 3286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 17h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~579 kWh vs ~854 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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