In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 209 minutes, completing the 2295km route in 26h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 21min (209 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 50min |
26h 21min |
| Charging time: |
4h 11min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~407 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 (43 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Longué-les-Cossonnières (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Auchan Le Mans (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Aire de la Baie de Somme (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (18 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Est (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 209-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2295km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 4h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~404 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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