In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 163 minutes, completing the 2082km route in 21h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 3min (163 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~367 kWh
- Distance: 2082km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 46min |
21h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 22min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~375 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Nürnberger Straße 25 (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (34 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Jug (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 163-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2082km 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 41min vs 3h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~367 kWh vs ~430 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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