In our Brussels to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 175 minutes, completing the 1796km route in 18h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 0min (175 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 1796km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 55min |
18h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 55min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~323 kWh |
~322 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vierwinden Süd (12 min, 61% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Wiesenau (15 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (58 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Głębocka (61 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
LKW Parkplatz (45 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (11 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Targowa Górka (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Mogiły (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 1796km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 3h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~338 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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