In our Budapest to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 55 minutes, completing the 1072km route in 10h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 58min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~189 kWh
- Distance: 1072km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 53min |
10h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~193 kWh |
~193 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
solarcap Ladepark (23 min, 28% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
eat-meet (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger (23 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 55-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1072km 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 32min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~189 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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