In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 74 minutes, completing the 1548km route in 16h 21min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 21min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1548km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 35min |
16h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~279 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 52% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (16 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bages, Bages (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud, Villetelle (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (15 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Est, Belforte Monferrato (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Milan
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages, Bages (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 74-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1548km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 2min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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