In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 107 minutes, completing the 2334km route in 27h 25min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 25min (107 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2334km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 12min |
27h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 26% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (21 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Secchia Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Centro Shopping Serfontana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Champ Roland (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 107-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2334km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~411 kWh vs ~426 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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