In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Nissan Leaf e+ by 359 minutes, completing the 2497km route in 25h 41min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 41min (359 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~440 kWh
- Distance: 2497km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Nissan Leaf e+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 40min |
25h 41min |
| Charging time: |
7h 36min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Nissan Leaf e+ Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pince-Sever (10 min, 19% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (10 min, 21% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (29 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (33 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Scaligera Nord (14 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Brescia Est (20 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Conad (22 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (21 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (41 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (44 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
Rue John Mac Adam (12 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (45 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 16:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 17:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (35 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 18:
Hostal Torremar (35 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 34% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
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 359-minute advantage over Nissan Leaf e+ on this 2497km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 7h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~440 kWh vs ~486 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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