In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Nissan Leaf e+ by 209 minutes, completing the 1766km route in 19h 17min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 17min (209 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 1766km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Nissan Leaf e+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 46min |
19h 17min |
| Charging time: |
4h 31min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~318 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Nissan Leaf e+ Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Rely, Rely (30 min, 26% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (42 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (23 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Volkswagen Mulhouse Espace 3000, Sausheim (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Amsteg, Silenen (15 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Bodio, Bodio (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (33 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Turismo, Modena (41 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (27 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 209-minute advantage over Nissan Leaf e+ on this 1766km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 4h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~344 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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