In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 237 minutes, completing the 2475km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 41min (237 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~436 kWh
- Distance: 2475km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 38min |
25h 41min |
| Charging time: |
5h 37min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~446 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 25% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gasparets (38 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (76 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
AVIA (50 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 34% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 237-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2475km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 5h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~436 kWh vs ~511 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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