In our Prague to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 74 minutes, completing the 1308km route in 12h 56min. 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 56min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~230 kWh
- Distance: 1308km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 10min |
12h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~235 kWh |
~231 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle (19 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Raststätte Lanz - Brenner (18 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Giove Ovest (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Hofer (10 min, 27% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Garda Ovest (11 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (18 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 74-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1308km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~230 kWh vs ~246 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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