In our Sofia to Bratislava EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 54 minutes, completing the 963km route in 9h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 35min (54 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~170 kWh
- Distance: 963km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 29min |
9h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~173 kWh |
~172 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 (17 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
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 (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bratislava
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 54-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 963km 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 31min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~170 kWh vs ~199 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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