In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 126 minutes, completing the 1474km route in 15h 35min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 35min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1474km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 41min |
15h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 56min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~264 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Relais La Bayanne (19 min, 24% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gasparets (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (47 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Estación de Servicio El Portazgo Repsol (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 6:
Restaurante El Navarro (55 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Montélimar Ouest - Shell (13 min, 15% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Gasparets (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 126-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1474km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 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 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~260 kWh vs ~277 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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