In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 207 minutes, completing the 2290km route in 27h 1min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 1min (207 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~403 kWh
- Distance: 2290km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 28min |
27h 1min |
| Charging time: |
3h 33min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~412 kWh |
~404 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Newport Pagnell Services Southbound (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (13 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan Le Mans (47 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 7:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (18 min, 17% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 207-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2290km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 3h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~403 kWh vs ~431 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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