In our Prague to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 209 minutes, completing the 2222km route in 22h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 17min (209 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~391 kWh
- Distance: 2222km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 46min |
22h 17min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
1h 31min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~400 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Oberpfälzer Alb Nord (10 min, 49% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
24-ARAL Autohof (31 min, 12% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord (15 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hôtel Akena Besançon (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (26 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 6:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (30 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Aire du Manoire (26 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (18 min, 17% → 60%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Besançon Champoux (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lieu dit Le Mont (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire des Volcans d'Auvergne Ouest (10 min, 28% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Super U (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (11 min, 14% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 209-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2222km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 31min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~391 kWh vs ~418 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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