In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 97 minutes, completing the 2216km route in 22h 17min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 17min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2216km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 54min |
22h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohaus Rieger (12 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (22 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (12 min, 16% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (10 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (11 min, 14% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 97-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2216km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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