In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro by 73 minutes, completing the 2218km route in 22h 17min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 17min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~390 kWh
- Distance: 2218km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 30min |
22h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~399 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Schwabach West (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
24-ARAL Autohof (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Renchtal West (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Dole Romange (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (33 min, 18% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 24% → 60%)
- 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 73-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2218km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~390 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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