In our Dublin to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 299 minutes, completing the 2770km route in 31h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 11 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 31h 41min (299 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~488 kWh
- Distance: 2770km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
36h 40min |
31h 41min |
| Charging time: |
5h 5min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~499 kWh |
~489 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Electric Highway Rugby Services (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Newport Pagnell Services Southbound (17 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (14 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan Le Mans (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Poitou-Charentes Nord (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (21 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Repsol Avenida de Lasalle (38 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (39 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 299-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2770km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 5h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~488 kWh vs ~572 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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