In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 88 minutes, completing the 1523km route in 19h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 1min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 11min
- Energy: ~268 kWh
- Distance: 1523km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 29min |
19h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 13min |
1h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~274 kWh |
~269 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Aire de Châteauvillain - Orges (10 min, 39% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (10 min, 13% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Aire d'Urvillers (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 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: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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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 88-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1523km 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 11min vs 2h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~268 kWh vs ~287 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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