In our Paris to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 364 minutes, completing the 2546km route in 30h 42min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 42min (364 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 10min
- Energy: ~448 kWh
- Distance: 2546km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
36h 46min |
30h 42min |
| Charging time: |
6h 41min |
2h 10min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~458 kWh |
~447 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (27 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Sycowska (79 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 7:
Ford Gołębiewski (113 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz (41 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Pulkveža Brieža (22 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Hesburger (19 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Topauto (22 min, 10% → 30%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Norfa XL Bernotiškės (20 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 21% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 364-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2546km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 10min vs 6h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~448 kWh vs ~479 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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