In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 217 minutes, completing the 2315km route in 23h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 16min (217 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 2315km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 53min |
23h 16min |
| Charging time: |
4h 27min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~417 kWh |
~414 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Burger King Röntgenstraße, Herford (26 min, 16% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Düren (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (38 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Senlis (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord, Saran (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Avia, Eibar (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur, Rivabellosa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Landa, Burgos (19 min, 17% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100, Köln (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord, Le Roeulx (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger N10, Ruffec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 217-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2315km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 4h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~408 kWh vs ~478 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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