In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 102 minutes, completing the 1479km route in 15h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 37min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1479km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 19min |
15h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA (20 min, 57% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (46 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (14 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Tricastin (33 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Best Western Porte Sud De Genève (14 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Tricastin (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 102-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1479km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~260 kWh vs ~278 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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