In our Bern to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 49 minutes, completing the 892km route in 9h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 58min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 892km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 47min |
9h 58min |
| Charging time: |
57min |
24min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~161 kWh |
~159 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Eurospar (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (33 min, 17% → 73%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 49-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 892km 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 24min vs 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~157 kWh vs ~168 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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