In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 291 minutes, completing the 2933km route in 30h 51min. 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 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 51min (291 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~516 kWh
- Distance: 2933km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
35h 42min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
6h 40min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~528 kWh |
~527 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 (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (38 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Tankstelle Petromiralles (76 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 13:
AVIA (50 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (10 min, 24% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 291-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2933km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 6h 40min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~516 kWh vs ~606 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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