In our Prague to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 99 minutes, completing the 1806km route in 21h 48min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 48min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1806km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 27min |
21h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 40min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Autohof Werra Meißner Rast (10 min, 12% → 29%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Am Fieseler Werk (11 min, 24% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Westfalendamm (18 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Biznis Hotel (14 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Am Fieseler Werk (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Rheinlanddamm (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
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 99-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1806km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~340 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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