In our Dublin to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 74 minutes, completing the 2717km route in 31h 41min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 41min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~478 kWh
- Distance: 2717km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
31h 41min |
32h 55min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
3h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~489 kWh |
~490 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (12 min, 60% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Les Viviers Canger (16 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (16 min, 11% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (20 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 74-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2717km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 3h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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