In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 93 minutes, completing the 1462km route in 15h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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: 15h 10min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~257 kWh
- Distance: 1462km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 43min |
15h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Howald, Luxemburg (22 min, 53% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Courtyard Basel, Pratteln (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Tamoil Via San Gottardo, Balerna (44 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re, Modena (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Giove Ovest, Giove (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cora, Dorlisheim (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 93-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1462km 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 57min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~257 kWh vs ~275 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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