In our Budapest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 177 minutes, completing the 1361km route in 16h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 56min (177 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~240 kWh
- Distance: 1361km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 53min |
16h 56min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~245 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Crab (55 min, 19% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen MOP Żabia Wola (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Głębocka (64 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
LKW Parkplatz (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 5:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (77 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (17 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 177-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1361km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~240 kWh vs ~281 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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