In our London to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model 3 SR Plus by 32 minutes, completing the 2537km route in 27h 0min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 0min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~447 kWh
- Distance: 2537km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 32min |
27h 0min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~457 kWh |
~456 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 SR Plus Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 22% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
E-Maxx Ladepark (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Weierbachweg (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (30 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carpoolparking (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Haidt Süd (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over Tesla Model 3 SR Plus on this 2537km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~447 kWh vs ~474 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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