In our Athens to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 121 minutes, completing the 1464km route in 15h 21min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 21min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1464km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 22min |
15h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~264 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sea Nikaias Vóreios (28 min, 28% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol (83 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 5:
Auchan Korzó (21 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Zemun Park (29 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 121-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1464km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~258 kWh vs ~275 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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