In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 213 minutes, completing the 2227km route in 33h 52min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 52min (213 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~392 kWh
- Distance: 2227km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
37h 25min |
33h 52min |
| Charging time: |
5h 33min |
2h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~401 kWh |
~396 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (28 min, 15% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (42 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (51 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Pogodna (67 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Galeria Veneda (63 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Urmas (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Pulkveža Brieža (22 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Hesburger (17 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Alexela Saku (12 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (16 min, 19% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (46 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Główna (42 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 213-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2227km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 5h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~392 kWh vs ~419 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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