In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 363 minutes, completing the 3152km route in 35h 48min. The key advantage? 18 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 29 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 48min (363 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~555 kWh
- Distance: 3152km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
41h 51min |
35h 48min |
| Charging time: |
8h 11min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
29 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~567 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Ariza Sur (17 min, 18% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (34 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (11 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (30 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Aurelia Sud (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Conad (13 min, 17% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Scaligera Sud (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Vega (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 19:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (20 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 22:
Odmorište Novska Jug (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 23:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 24:
OMV Martinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 25:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 26:
Stop Shop (72 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 27:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 28:
Plus Aqua (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 29:
Euro Tehno Group (16 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (63 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 363-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 3152km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 29 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 8h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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