In our Madrid to Milan EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 101 minutes, completing the 1549km route in 16h 21min. The key advantage? 2 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 21min (101 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 2min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1549km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 2min |
16h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
1h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~279 kWh |
~278 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA, Cetina (20 min, 57% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Tankstelle Petromiralles, Tàrrega (46 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda, Figueres (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (14 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban A67 (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze, Varazze (13 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Milan
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages, Bages (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Ceriale Sud, Ceriale (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Milan
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 101-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1549km 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 2min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~273 kWh vs ~291 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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