In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 91 minutes, completing the 3328km route in 35h 48min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 48min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~586 kWh
- Distance: 3328km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
37h 19min |
35h 48min |
| Charging time: |
5h 13min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~599 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 20% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Ibis Lleida (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aeroport de Girona (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bages (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Tesina Sud (16 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 13:
Conad (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 17:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 18:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (29 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 19:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 20:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 59%)
- 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 91-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3328km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 5h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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