In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 157 minutes, completing the 2068km route in 23h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 22min (157 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~364 kWh
- Distance: 2068km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 59min |
23h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~372 kWh |
~370 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Scharnweberstraße (20 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (29 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 157-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2068km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~364 kWh vs ~389 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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