In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 81 minutes, completing the 3181km route in 42h 59min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 42h 59min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~560 kWh
- Distance: 3181km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
44h 20min |
42h 59min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~573 kWh |
~571 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (17 min, 22% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 22% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (20 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse (14 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (14 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (12 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Sangro Ovest (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 13:
Ewiva McGallon (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 14:
Electrip Le Colonne Settore D4 (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 15:
Xenos (31 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 16:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (17 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Borgo Mascarella (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conero Ovest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Hotel Eden (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Q8 SS Adriatica (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
Xenos (36 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Psathopyrgos dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 81-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 3181km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 1min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~560 kWh vs ~623 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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