In our Bucharest to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 74 minutes, completing the 1020km route in 10h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 54min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~180 kWh
- Distance: 1020km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 8min |
10h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
35min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~184 kWh |
~183 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (21 min, 32% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (33 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Auchan Korzó (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Auchan (17 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 74-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1020km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 35min vs 1h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~180 kWh vs ~211 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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