In our Brussels to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 23 minutes, completing the 639km route in 6h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 38min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~113 kWh
- Distance: 639km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
7h 1min |
6h 38min |
| Charging time: |
26min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~115 kWh |
~114 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Howald (16 min, 51% → 75%)
-
Stop 2:
Supercharger Golden Tulip Mulhouse Basel (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Cora (10 min, 15% → 54%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 639km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 10min vs 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~113 kWh vs ~132 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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