In our Madrid to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 185 minutes, completing the 2376km route in 25h 17min. The key advantage? 4 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 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 17min (185 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~418 kWh
- Distance: 2376km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 22min |
25h 17min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~428 kWh |
~425 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
AVIA (20 min, 57% → 75%)
-
Stop 2:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (46 min, 10% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 24%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (14 min, 10% → 35%)
-
Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 6:
Aire de Tricastin (33 min, 10% → 69%)
-
Stop 7:
Supercharger Best Western Porte Sud De Genève (10 min, 10% → 36%)
-
Stop 8:
Supercharger Rose de la Broye (15 min, 11% → 44%)
-
Stop 9:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 10:
Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle Brucker Straße (27 min, 10% → 58%)
-
Stop 12:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (29 min, 10% → 36%)
-
Stop 13:
Smatrics Ladepark (19 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 11% → 57%)
-
Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (11 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 4:
Aire de Tricastin (11 min, 10% → 54%)
-
Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (11 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 6:
Migrol Westside (12 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 7:
Migrol (13 min, 10% → 59%)
-
Stop 8:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 9:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 185-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2376km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~418 kWh vs ~447 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons