In our Helsinki to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 251 minutes, completing the 2221km route in 33h 18min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 18min (251 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~391 kWh
- Distance: 2221km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
37h 29min |
33h 18min |
| Charging time: |
6h 4min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~400 kWh |
~398 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pulkveža Brieža (28 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Urmas (22 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (93 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Pogodna (50 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (45 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol (60 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (15 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Jono Dailidės (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (39 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Maysternya Smaku (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 251-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2221km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 6h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~391 kWh vs ~418 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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