In our Zagreb to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 22 minutes, completing the 646km route in 6h 46min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 6h 46min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 10min
- Energy: ~114 kWh
- Distance: 646km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
7h 8min |
6h 46min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
10min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~116 kWh |
~116 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Turmstrom (10 min, 15% → 24%)
-
Stop 2:
Albert (21 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 15% → 56%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 22-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 646km 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 10min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~114 kWh vs ~122 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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