In our Madrid to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 by 62 minutes, completing the 3125km route in 35h 48min. The key advantage? 2 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 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 35h 48min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 22min
- Energy: ~550 kWh
- Distance: 3125km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 |
| Travel time |
35h 48min |
36h 50min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
4h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~565 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 47% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (29 min, 12% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (25 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (29 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
Tesina Sud (24 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 9:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (32 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (19 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Promenada Mall (22 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 62-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQA 250 on this 3125km 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 4h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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