In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 87 minutes, completing the 1926km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 17min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 1926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 44min |
20h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 51min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Arno Est (10 min, 27% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (12 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 33% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Palme Ouest (10 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (16 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 87-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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