In our Berlin to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 42 minutes, completing the 922km route in 9h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 20min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~162 kWh
- Distance: 922km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 2min |
9h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
25min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~165 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 35% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Empfinger Hof (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 922km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 25min vs 1h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~162 kWh vs ~190 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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