In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 249 minutes, completing the 3045km route in 33h 31min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. 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 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 31min (249 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~536 kWh
- Distance: 3045km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
37h 40min |
33h 31min |
| Charging time: |
5h 45min |
2h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~548 kWh |
~543 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 (26 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Medenbach Ost (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (17 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 14:
Port of Holyhead (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
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 249-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3045km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 5h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~536 kWh vs ~629 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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