In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 172 minutes, completing the 2175km route in 22h 11min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 11min (172 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~383 kWh
- Distance: 2175km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 3min |
22h 11min |
| Charging time: |
3h 36min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~392 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Einkaufszentrum (12 min, 32% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Total Relais Herrenwald (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (27 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Schlosshotel Lacknerhof (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 172-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2175km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~383 kWh vs ~409 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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