In our Brussels to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 81 minutes, completing the 1299km route in 12h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 42min (81 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~229 kWh
- Distance: 1299km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 3min |
12h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
43min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~234 kWh |
~233 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 (11 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Hub Suben (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 81-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1299km 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 43min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~229 kWh vs ~268 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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