In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 156 minutes, completing the 2373km route in 27h 25min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 25min (156 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~418 kWh
- Distance: 2373km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 1min |
27h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 44min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~427 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Real Fini Baia Del Re (20 min, 16% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Swissminiatur (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Seerausch (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger ibis Styles Nancy Sud (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Champ Roland (12 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Aire d'Urvillers (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Secchia Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Centro Shopping Serfontana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Champ Roland (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
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 156-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2373km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 3h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~418 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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