In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 175 minutes, completing the 2168km route in 22h 24min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 24min (175 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 2168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 19min |
22h 24min |
| Charging time: |
4h 26min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~392 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (18 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (22 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (39 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Steinhäusl (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
Parkplatz Margaretengürtel (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (45 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (49 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (39 min, 10% → 75%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 175-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2168km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 4h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~382 kWh vs ~408 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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