In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 360 minutes, completing the 3367km route in 36h 2min. The key advantage? 21 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 35 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 36h 2min (360 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~593 kWh
- Distance: 3367km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
42h 2min |
36h 2min |
| Charging time: |
7h 53min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
35 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~606 kWh |
~600 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz (10 min, 28% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Vilniaus (53 min, 11% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
HEM Tankstelle Lahe (10 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Ehrenberg West (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Cora (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 19:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 19% → 50%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 22:
Bauer Paris Occasion (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Aire des Plaines de Beauce (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 24:
Warsemann Automobiles (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 25:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 26:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 27:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 28:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 29:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 30:
IONITY Aire de Labenne Ouest (10 min, 20% → 49%)
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Stop 31:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 32:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 33:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 34:
Supercharger Carburantes (14 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 35:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (14 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (19 min, 53% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 360-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 3367km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 35 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 7h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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