In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 154 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 17min (154 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
22h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
3h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magra Est (10 min, 13% → 23%)
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Stop 2:
Brugnato Est (18 min, 18% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 10:
Restaurante El Navarro (55 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 154-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 3h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~339 kWh vs ~363 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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