In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 158 minutes, completing the 2323km route in 28h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 4min (158 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~409 kWh
- Distance: 2323km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 42min |
28h 4min |
| Charging time: |
3h 51min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~418 kWh |
~417 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 (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (30 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Golden Tulip Mulhouse Basel (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud (17 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Swissminiatur (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
Giove Ovest (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (12 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 158-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2323km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 3h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~409 kWh vs ~437 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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