In our Sofia to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 180 minutes, completing the 2443km route in 25h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 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 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 20min (180 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~430 kWh
- Distance: 2443km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
25h 20min |
28h 20min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
4h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~440 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Medenbach Ost (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (26 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 180-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2443km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 4h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~430 kWh vs ~460 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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