In our Lisbon to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 327 minutes, completing the 3720km route in 41h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 41h 9min (327 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 50min
- Energy: ~655 kWh
- Distance: 3720km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
46h 36min |
41h 9min |
| Charging time: |
8h 0min |
3h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~670 kWh |
~667 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:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (21 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Sud (91 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
Scaligera Sud (30 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 13:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger IKEA (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (85 min, 10% → 83%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 Super-U (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Martinci (24 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (63 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 327-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3720km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 50min vs 8h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~655 kWh vs ~700 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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