In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 62 minutes, completing the 2296km route in 23h 26min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 26min (62 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
23h 26min |
24h 28min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
2h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (10 min, 29% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus Rieger (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (15 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (20 min, 14% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 62-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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