In our Zagreb to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 49 minutes, completing the 991km route in 12h 51min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 51min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~174 kWh
- Distance: 991km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 40min |
12h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~178 kWh |
~178 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tifon Slavonska (10 min, 97% → 98%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (91 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (11 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (62 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 49-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 991km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 2h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~174 kWh vs ~205 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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