In our Riga to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 97 minutes, completing the 1958km route in 22h 4min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 11, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 4min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 33min
- Energy: ~345 kWh
- Distance: 1958km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 41min |
22h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
1h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~351 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (40 min, 21% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Sindelfinger Wald (11 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (19 min, 53% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Autohof Schwabach West (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Empfinger Hof (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 97-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1958km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 33min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~345 kWh vs ~357 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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