In our Berlin to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 27 minutes, completing the 1045km route in 13h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 34min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1045km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
13h 34min |
14h 1min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~188 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Biedronka Armii Krajowej (10 min, 30% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (33 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 3:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OTO Park Handlowy (19 min, 18% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (29 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (21 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 27-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1045km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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