In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 38 minutes, completing the 2484km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 41min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~437 kWh
- Distance: 2484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
25h 41min |
26h 19min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~447 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model Y Performance Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 26% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 38-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 2484km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 2h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~437 kWh vs ~453 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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