In our Paris to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 54 minutes, completing the 1052km route in 10h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1052km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 11min |
11h 5min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~190 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Q8 Süd (10 min, 27% → 35%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle (35 min, 13% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Autohof Bantorf (18 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (15 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 54-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1052km 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 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~198 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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