In our Madrid to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Nissan Leaf e+ by 308 minutes, completing the 2315km route in 23h 16min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 16min (308 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 2315km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Nissan Leaf e+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 24min |
23h 16min |
| Charging time: |
5h 42min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~415 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Nissan Leaf e+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tudanca (13 min, 51% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (39 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Est (41 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Aire des Maisons Blanches (11 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
Rue de l'écorcerie (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (50 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Est (10 min, 19% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Carrefour Valenciennes (33 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Q8 Süd (23 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle Werler Straße (17 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Autohof Bantorf (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
Aral Hansestraße (14 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Carrefour Valenciennes (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Hansestraße (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 308-minute advantage over Nissan Leaf e+ on this 2315km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 5h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~408 kWh vs ~451 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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