In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 89 minutes, completing the 1513km route in 14h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 56min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~266 kWh
- Distance: 1513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 25min |
14h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~272 kWh |
~272 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Autohof, Berg (10 min, 36% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner, Brennero (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger, Affi (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Giove Ovest, Giove (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 32% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Raststation Europabrücke, Schönberg im Stubaital (17 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 89-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~266 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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