In our Bucharest to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 121 minutes, completing the 1356km route in 14h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 4min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 50min
- Energy: ~239 kWh
- Distance: 1356km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 5min |
14h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
50min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~244 kWh |
~242 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 (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
EVSELECT (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 6:
D-1 Autopark (22 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Prague
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% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 121-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1356km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 50min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~239 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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