In our Bern to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 53 minutes, completing the 898km route in 9h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 24min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~158 kWh
- Distance: 898km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 17min |
9h 24min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~160 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 48% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (47 min, 13% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
solarcap Ladepark (18 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (12 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 53-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 898km 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 23min vs 1h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~158 kWh vs ~185 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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