In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 339 minutes, completing the 2513km route in 32h 27min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 26, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 27min (339 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~442 kWh
- Distance: 2513km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
38h 6min |
32h 27min |
| Charging time: |
7h 18min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger (16 min, 52% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Raubonių parkas (50 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
LKW Parkplatz (76 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Głębocka (63 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen Kamienna (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 7:
Moya (63 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 8:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Auchan Korzó (78 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger IKEA (17 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 339-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2513km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 7h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~442 kWh vs ~519 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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