In our Bucharest to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 252 minutes, completing the 3143km route in 34h 59min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 13 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 34h 59min (252 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~553 kWh
- Distance: 3143km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
39h 11min |
34h 59min |
| Charging time: |
6h 11min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~566 kWh |
~559 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 (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Steinhäusl (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Ladepark (39 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (29 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Medenbach Ost (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 15:
Port of Holyhead (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 252-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3143km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 6h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~553 kWh vs ~649 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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