In our Bucharest to Warsaw EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 82 minutes, completing the 1197km route in 18h 14min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 14min (82 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~211 kWh
- Distance: 1197km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 36min |
18h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 42min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~215 kWh |
~213 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 (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (62 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
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 (54 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Warsaw
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 82-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1197km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~211 kWh vs ~225 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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