In our Budapest to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 226 minutes, completing the 1755km route in 24h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 12min (226 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~309 kWh
- Distance: 1755km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 58min |
24h 12min |
| Charging time: |
4h 42min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~315 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Crab (62 min, 22% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (68 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
EMSI Tankstelle (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Astarte Nafta (35 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
top! (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 6:
Hesburger (32 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (17 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 226-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1755km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 4h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~309 kWh vs ~330 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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