In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 by 33 minutes, completing the 1805km route in 26h 36min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025's 468km 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 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 |
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 |
| Travel time |
26h 36min |
27h 9min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~341 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
XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (10 min, 29% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (26 min, 12% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (39 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Witolda (23 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Bistro Osmolice (24 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 6:
ALDI Mikołaja Reja (10 min, 10% → 11%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 17% → 77%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 33-minute advantage over XPENG G9 RWD Long Range 2025 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.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 32min vs 2h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~355 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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