In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Porsche Cayenne Electric by 3 minutes, completing the 1825km route in 26h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric's 512km 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 36min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~321 kWh
- Distance: 1825km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Cayenne Electric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 39min |
26h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~329 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Cayenne Electric Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (12 min, 26% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (43 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 21% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka (34 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pensiunea Cristeşti (16 min, 19% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (46 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Główna (42 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 3-minute advantage over Porsche Cayenne Electric on this 1825km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~321 kWh vs ~385 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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