In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 158 minutes, completing the 2128km route in 21h 38min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 29, 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: 21h 38min (158 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 46min
- Energy: ~375 kWh
- Distance: 2128km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 16min |
21h 38min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
1h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (17 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (32 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Shell (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Toll Station (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bad Camberg West (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 158-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2128km 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 46min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~375 kWh vs ~400 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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