In our Bern to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 309 minutes, completing the 2014km route in 22h 30min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 30min (309 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~355 kWh
- Distance: 2014km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 39min |
22h 30min |
| Charging time: |
5h 33min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~363 kWh |
~352 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 31% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof (14 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Frankenwald Ost (23 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Autohof (18 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Sycowska (61 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Hotel Port Kopytkowo (19 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
Ford Gołębiewski (118 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Rastplatz (42 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rogoziniec (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 7:
Girelė (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 309-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2014km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 5h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~355 kWh vs ~416 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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