In our Madrid to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 33 minutes, completing the 3402km route in 44h 2min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 2023
- Total time: 44h 2min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 8h 29min
- Energy: ~640 kWh
- Distance: 3402km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
44h 2min |
44h 35min |
| Charging time: |
8h 29min |
8h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~612 kWh |
~613 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (31 min, 32% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de covoiturage de Mios-Marcheprime (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (20 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire des Maisons Blanches (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Rue de l'écorcerie (13 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Arthotel (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ressons Est (54 min, 15% → 86%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Autohof Bantorf (32 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (33 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Biedronka Sycowska (79 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 13:
Ford Gołębiewski (113 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 14:
Rastplatz (41 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (20 min, 29% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
La Table d'Escource (26 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (21 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire des Maisons Blanches (12 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
Rue de l'écorcerie (14 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Arthotel (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Bauer Paris Occasion (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
Q8 Süd (25 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Autohof Bantorf (19 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (25 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Biedronka Sycowska (61 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
Hotel Port Kopytkowo (19 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 15:
Ford Gołębiewski (118 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 16:
Rastplatz (42 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model S 2023 Won
The Tesla Model S 2023 achieved a 33-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3402km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 8h 29min vs 8h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~640 kWh vs ~703 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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