In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 126 minutes, completing the 1567km route in 16h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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: 16h 3min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~276 kWh
- Distance: 1567km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 9min |
16h 3min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~282 kWh |
~280 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (31 min, 32% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (20 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire des Maisons Blanches (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Rue de l'écorcerie (13 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Arthotel (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Bauer Paris Occasion (33 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 126-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1567km 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 1h 0min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~276 kWh vs ~295 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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