In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 278 minutes, completing the 3136km route in 35h 48min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 48min (278 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~552 kWh
- Distance: 3136km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
40h 26min |
35h 48min |
| Charging time: |
7h 7min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA (25 min, 56% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (49 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (14 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (22 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (39 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Scaligera Sud (31 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (45 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 11:
Odmorište Novska Jug (41 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger IKEA (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (91 min, 10% → 86%)
- 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 278-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3136km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 7h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~552 kWh vs ~648 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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