In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 56 minutes, completing the 786km route in 8h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 2min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~138 kWh
- Distance: 786km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 58min |
8h 2min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~141 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (27 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV A1 (36 min, 18% → 86%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 56-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 786km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~138 kWh vs ~162 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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