In our Brussels to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 57 minutes, completing the 1178km route in 11h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 11h 37min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 39min
- Energy: ~207 kWh
- Distance: 1178km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 34min |
11h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 35min |
39min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~212 kWh |
~211 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (14 min, 19% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (32 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
solarcap Ladepark (18 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 57-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1178km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 39min vs 1h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~207 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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