In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 107 minutes, completing the 2274km route in 26h 21min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 21min (107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~400 kWh
- Distance: 2274km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 8min |
26h 21min |
| Charging time: |
3h 21min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~409 kWh |
~407 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (13 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Est (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 107-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2274km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~400 kWh vs ~415 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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