In our Paris to Barcelona EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 44 minutes, completing the 1035km route in 10h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 11min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~182 kWh
- Distance: 1035km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 55min |
10h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 12min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~186 kWh |
~186 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest, Saint-Agoulin (10 min, 19% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
Gare de Massiac-Blesle, Massiac (31 min, 14% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Aire De Lespignan Nord, Lespignan (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Novotel Hotel, Narbonne (21 min, 13% → 63%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest, Saint-Agoulin (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Aire de l'Aveyron, Sévérac d'Aveyron (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (12 min, 11% → 57%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 44-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1035km 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 32min vs 1h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~182 kWh vs ~195 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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