In our Helsinki to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 177 minutes, completing the 1440km route in 20h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 40min (177 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1440km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 37min |
20h 40min |
| Charging time: |
4h 1min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~259 kWh |
~260 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger (30 min, 54% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Rastplatz (14 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (77 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Kartuska (61 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Jarkowo Północ (59 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (12 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Vilniaus (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan Gdańsk Szczęśliwa (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Stacja Paliw WATIS (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 177-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1440km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 58min vs 4h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~254 kWh vs ~271 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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