In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 174 minutes, completing the 2078km route in 20h 48min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 12, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 48min (174 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~366 kWh
- Distance: 2078km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 42min |
20h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 43min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 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:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (30 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (31 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Autohof Dachsberg (32 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (32 min, 18% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 174-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2078km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~366 kWh vs ~429 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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