In our Bern to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 88 minutes, completing the 1285km route in 13h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 41min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1285km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 9min |
13h 41min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~230 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Eurospar (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (38 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Novska Jug (34 min, 12% → 71%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 88-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1285km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~226 kWh vs ~242 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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