In our Vilnius to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 29 minutes, completing the 679km route in 10h 32min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 10h 32min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 13min
- Energy: ~120 kWh
- Distance: 679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
11h 1min |
10h 32min |
| Charging time: |
42min |
13min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~122 kWh |
~122 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
top! (10 min, 18% → 27%)
-
Stop 2:
Hesburger (32 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 14% → 62%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 29-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 679km 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 13min vs 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~120 kWh vs ~128 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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