In our Belgrade to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 292 minutes, completing the 2109km route in 27h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 54min (292 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2109km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
32h 46min |
27h 54min |
| Charging time: |
6h 8min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (39 min, 36% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
AquaCity (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 3:
Moya (62 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen S7 (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl Trakt Lubelski (81 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
EMSI Tankstelle (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Astarte Nafta (54 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Hesburger (32 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco (14 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 292-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2109km 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 42min vs 6h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~371 kWh vs ~397 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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