In our Helsinki to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 223 minutes, completing the 1749km route in 24h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 13min (223 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~308 kWh
- Distance: 1749km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 56min |
24h 13min |
| Charging time: |
4h 51min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~315 kWh |
~315 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger (22 min, 54% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Savanorių aikstè (36 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (85 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Głębocka (70 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Wiejska (67 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (32 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (17 min, 15% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 223-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1749km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 4h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~308 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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