In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 75 by 1013 minutes, completing the 3417km route in 35h 48min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 15, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 26 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 48min (1013 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~602 kWh
- Distance: 3417km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 75 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
52h 41min |
35h 48min |
| Charging time: |
17h 9min |
3h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
26 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~615 kWh |
~563 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 75 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (41 min, 31% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (60 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Optimotor 4x4 (42 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Avia (49 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (45 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Logis Nîmotel (30 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Livron (57 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Chamnord (31 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Novotel (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Romantik Hotel & Restaurant Sternen (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 14:
Aral Tankstelle Brucker Straße (15 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 15:
Haager Straße (30 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Allego Autohof Mühldorf (41 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (59 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Cityhotel Design & Classic (28 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 19:
Eni Tankstelle (64 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Auchan (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 21:
Auchan Korzó (32 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Auchan (22 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 23:
Penny Poetului (45 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 24:
Penny Market (62 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 25:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (58 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 26:
Lidl Curtea de Arges Barajului (59 min, 10% → 79%)
- 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 1013-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 75 on this 3417km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 26 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 17h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~602 kWh vs ~888 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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