In our Budapest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 40 minutes, completing the 863km route in 8h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 26min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 22min
- Energy: ~152 kWh
- Distance: 863km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 6min |
8h 26min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
22min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bory Mall (10 min, 54% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (25 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (12 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 40-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 863km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 22min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~152 kWh vs ~178 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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