Tesla Model Y Matches Diesel in Long-Distance Test, Impresses EV Expert

In a recent endurance test, electric vehicle veteran and expert Bjørn Nyland drove the updated Tesla Model Y Long Range 1,000 kilometers in just nine hours and 25 minutes.

The result places the Model Y among the fastest and most efficient EVs he’s tested over that distance, matching or exceeding the performance of many diesel vehicles.

Impressive efficiency and charging speed

Nyland, known for his rigorous range and charging tests, started the run in Norway with a full 82 kWh battery, according to CarUp. The journey covered terrain across Norway and Sweden’s west coast. After just over two hours of driving, the vehicle still had more than 11% battery left, a performance Nyland called “pretty crazy.”

The first stop came after 330 km, just outside Gothenburg. Upon plugging in, the Tesla hit 225 kW of charging power. “That’s really okay,” Nyland remarked. Continuing through Halmstad and Falkenberg, he noted how quiet the car remained even on rough roads and praised its energy efficiency, saying, “It is insanely efficient.”

Comfort, infrastructure, and context

The Model Y completed the 1,000-kilometer test at 9 hours and 25 minutes, one of Nyland’s third-fastest times to date. Only the Tesla Model 3 Highland and Model X performed better.

Bjørn Nyland emphasized that the fast time was possible thanks to the abundance of high-powered chargers in the region. “You can charge to 70 percent in 20 minutes and then drive 200 to 250 kilometers,” he explained. 

He also praised the vehicle’s comfort, soundproofing, and real-world usability, calling it a “really good car that is made by Tesla, not by Elon Musk.” Overall, the result of Nyland’s test reinforces the Model Y’s reputation as one of the most practical and efficient EVs for long-distance travel.

Check out Nyland’s video below.

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