In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 33 minutes, completing the 1805km route in 26h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 36min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 32min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 1805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
26h 36min |
27h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~329 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 18% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (30 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (19 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Główna (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (11 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 33-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1805km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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