In our Paris to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 96 minutes, completing the 1484km route in 14h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 10min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 46min |
14h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 20% → 28%)
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Stop 2:
Autohof Ramstein (15 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
24-ARAL Autohof (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (39 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Steinhäusl (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 7:
Parkplatz Margaretengürtel (29 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 96-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1484km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~279 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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