In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 126 minutes, completing the 1629km route in 16h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 23min (126 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1629km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 29min |
16h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 46min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (37 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
EVSELECT (27 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 126-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1629km 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 5min vs 2h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~287 kWh vs ~336 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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