In our Munich to Hamburg EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 37 minutes, completing the 735km route in 7h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 7h 43min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 23min
- Energy: ~129 kWh
- Distance: 735km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 20min |
7h 43min |
| Charging time: |
48min |
23min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~132 kWh |
~140 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parkplatz Justus-Perthes-Straße, Gotha (10 min, 17% → 25%)
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Stop 2:
Burger King, Mühlhausen (28 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Soltauer Heide, Soltau (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Telekom Gutenbergstraße, Bamberg (13 min, 54% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Harz Ost, Seesen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Hamburg
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 37-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 735km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 23min vs 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~129 kWh vs ~152 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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