In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 44 minutes, completing the 3518km route in 40h 50min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 14, 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 11 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 40h 50min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 6h 0min
- Energy: ~619 kWh
- Distance: 3518km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
41h 34min |
40h 50min |
| Charging time: |
6h 47min |
6h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~633 kWh |
~643 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 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 17% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (33 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
Lidl (31 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
Carr d'Enserune (34 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
SAP Labs France (25 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Agip Via al Piemonte (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Brescia Est (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Nord Est Mall (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Retail Park Dugo Selo (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Stop Shop (130 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
Stop Shop (12 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 44-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3518km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 6h 0min vs 6h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~619 kWh vs ~662 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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