In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model Y by 93 minutes, completing the 3130km route in 35h 25min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 28, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 25min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~551 kWh
- Distance: 3130km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
36h 58min |
35h 25min |
| Charging time: |
4h 7min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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 93-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y on this 3130km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 4h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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