In our Bern to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 39 minutes, completing the 856km route in 9h 17min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 17min (39 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~151 kWh
- Distance: 856km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 56min |
9h 17min |
| Charging time: |
59min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Muggiano Ovest (10 min, 41% → 51%)
-
Stop 2:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (31 min, 11% → 75%)
-
Stop 3:
Giove Ovest (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 31% → 64%)
-
Stop 2:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 39-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 856km 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 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~151 kWh vs ~161 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons