In our Paris to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 50 minutes, completing the 1048km route in 13h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 23min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 45min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1048km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 13min |
13h 23min |
| Charging time: |
1h 29min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~184 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 37% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Port of Holyhead (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 43% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 50-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1048km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 45min vs 1h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~216 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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