In our Prague to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 205 minutes, completing the 1685km route in 22h 10min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 10min (205 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1685km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 35min |
22h 10min |
| Charging time: |
4h 16min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 48% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
KFC Rokicińska (26 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Głębocka (68 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
EMSI Tankstelle (66 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Astarte Nafta (54 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Hesburger (32 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bar Mettos (10 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Mogiły (25 min, 14% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 205-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1685km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~317 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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