In our Rome to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 46 minutes, completing the 861km route in 9h 22min. 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: 9h 22min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~152 kWh
- Distance: 861km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 8min |
9h 22min |
| Charging time: |
1h 0min |
25min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~155 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (27 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Centro Commerciale (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Restaurant 2050 (10 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (15 min, 17% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 46-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 861km 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 25min vs 1h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~152 kWh vs ~178 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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