In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model Y Performance by 23 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 17min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Tesla Model Y Performance |
| Travel time |
20h 17min |
20h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~346 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 Y Performance Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (22 min, 19% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
ANDGO (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (12 min, 13% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Performance on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~339 kWh vs ~352 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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