In our Madrid to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 29 minutes, completing the 629km route in 6h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 6h 12min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 12min
- Energy: ~111 kWh
- Distance: 629km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
6h 41min |
6h 12min |
| Charging time: |
28min |
12min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~113 kWh |
~112 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hostal Restaurant Portugal II, Almaraz (18 min, 57% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Resort L'and Vineryards, Montemor-o-Novo (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Via de la Plata, Mérida (12 min, 31% → 67%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 629km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 12min vs 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~111 kWh vs ~118 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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