In our Munich to Nice EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 23 minutes, completing the 803km route in 8h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 8h 32min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~141 kWh
- Distance: 803km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 55min |
8h 32min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Swiss Heidi Hotel, Maienfeld (10 min, 43% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (10 min, 11% → 21%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Dorno Ovest, Dorno (26 min, 12% → 71%)
- Arrival: Nice
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Centro Shopping Serfontana, Morbio Inferiore (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest, Belforte Monferrato (10 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: Nice
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 23-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 803km 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 20min vs 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~141 kWh vs ~166 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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