In our Nice to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 42 minutes, completing the 931km route in 9h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 5min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~164 kWh
- Distance: 931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 47min |
9h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~168 kWh |
~168 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Tricastin (10 min, 34% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bruyeres (35 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Couline (16 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire De Livron (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Taponas (10 min, 28% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 11% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~164 kWh vs ~192 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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