In our Brussels to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 304 minutes, completing the 1855km route in 20h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 36min (304 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~327 kWh
- Distance: 1855km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 40min |
20h 36min |
| Charging time: |
5h 9min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~334 kWh |
~323 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Friedrich-Engels-Allee (10 min, 48% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Wiesenau (15 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Sycowska (61 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Port Kopytkowo (19 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
Ford Gołębiewski (118 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz (42 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Irxleben (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Autohaus König (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Auchan (11 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K (18 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 7:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 304-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1855km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 5h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~327 kWh vs ~383 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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