In our Amsterdam to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 16 minutes, completing the 660km route in 6h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 35min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 11min
- Energy: ~116 kWh
- Distance: 660km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
6h 51min |
6h 35min |
| Charging time: |
25min |
11min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~119 kWh |
~118 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (15 min, 11% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Hansestraße (11 min, 14% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 16-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 660km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 11min vs 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~116 kWh vs ~124 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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