In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 19 minutes, completing the 789km route in 8h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 16, 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: 8h 0min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 32min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
8h 19min |
8h 0min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
32min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (15 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
JP Putevi Srbije (32 min, 16% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 19-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~139 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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