In our Prague to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 35 minutes, completing the 902km route in 8h 42min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 42min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~159 kWh
- Distance: 902km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 17min |
8h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 2min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~162 kWh |
~162 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 34% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (20 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Dachsberg (32 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (11 min, 40% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
OBI Baumarkt (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 35-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 902km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 1h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~159 kWh vs ~186 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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