In our Bratislava to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 126 minutes, completing the 2144km route in 24h 15min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 15min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~377 kWh
- Distance: 2144km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 21min |
24h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 26min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~386 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle (28 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Dachsberg (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IBIS Aalst Centrum (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Nord (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Raststätte Epgert (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
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 126-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2144km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~377 kWh vs ~403 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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