In our Vilnius to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 121 minutes, completing the 1196km route in 14h 23min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 23min (121 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~211 kWh
- Distance: 1196km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 24min |
14h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 42min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~215 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pocztowa (19 min, 14% → 31%)
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Stop 2:
Greenway Atrium Reduta (66 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Galeria Wiślanka (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Wiejska (67 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (18 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (19 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 121-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1196km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~211 kWh vs ~225 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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