In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 132 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 20min (132 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 32min |
18h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Elnòs Shopping Centre (18 min, 20% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Eurospar (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (41 min, 17% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Novska Jug (41 min, 12% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 132-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1678km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 2h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~295 kWh vs ~347 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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