In our Bratislava to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 149 minutes, completing the 1288km route in 14h 35min. 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 35min (149 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 58min
- Energy: ~227 kWh
- Distance: 1288km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 4min |
14h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 15min |
58min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Penny (36 min, 44% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen MOP Żabia Wola (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Głębocka (61 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 4:
LKW Parkplatz (87 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Moya Port Radomsko (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (22 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 149-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1288km 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 58min vs 3h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~227 kWh vs ~242 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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