In our Berlin to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 91 minutes, completing the 1697km route in 19h 51min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 51min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1697km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 22min |
19h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Autohof Bantorf (19 min, 34% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (19 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Lukoil (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 91-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1697km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 2h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~299 kWh vs ~319 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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