In our Riga to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Porsche Cayenne Electric by 11 minutes, completing the 1046km route in 13h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 19min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 1046km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Cayenne Electric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 30min |
13h 19min |
| Charging time: |
56min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~188 kWh |
~188 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Cayenne Electric Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (22 min, 51% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 27% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Stacja Paliw WATIS (14 min, 18% → 75%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (10 min, 53% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
OTO Park Handlowy (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 11-minute advantage over Porsche Cayenne Electric on this 1046km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 47min vs 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~184 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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