In our Brussels to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 74 minutes, completing the 1352km route in 13h 6min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 6min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1352km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 20min |
13h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~245 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 (29 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 74-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1352km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~238 kWh vs ~254 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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