In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 146 minutes, completing the 1934km route in 20h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 12min (146 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~340 kWh
- Distance: 1934km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 38min |
20h 12min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA, Cetina (10 min, 57% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Optimotor 4x4, Lleida (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (14 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban A67 (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze, Varazze (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger Novotel Firenze Nord Aeroporto, Florenz (27 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud, Lespignan (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 146-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1934km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~340 kWh vs ~364 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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