In our Lisbon to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 233 minutes, completing the 2031km route in 20h 42min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 42min (233 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~358 kWh
- Distance: 2031km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 35min |
20h 42min |
| Charging time: |
4h 8min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~366 kWh |
~360 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (29 min, 32% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Alberto Acitores Balbás (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (19 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Chavanon (58 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Chemin Jean-Marie Vianney (35 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Best Western Porte Sud De Genève (14 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Super U (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Lyon-Dagneux (12 min, 31% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 233-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2031km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 4h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~358 kWh vs ~382 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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