In our Paris to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 55 minutes, completing the 1036km route in 9h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 9h 44min (55 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~182 kWh
- Distance: 1036km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 39min |
9h 44min |
| Charging time: |
1h 19min |
30min |
| 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:
Lidl (10 min, 20% → 28%)
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Stop 2:
Autohof Ramstein (29 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Herrieden (21 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOL (19 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 21% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Stocker Holz Süd (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 55-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1036km 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 19min 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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