In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model X 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 85 minutes, completing the 1852km route in 23h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model X 2023's 460km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model X 2023 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model X 2023
- Total time: 23h 3min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 3h 34min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 1852km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
24h 28min |
23h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~333 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz (35 min, 64% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Ford Gołębiewski (14 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel nad Wisłą & Gościniec (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Port Kopytkowo (43 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Tulce (40 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle Friedenstraße (22 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Wiesenau (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle Giesenheide (25 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rastplatz (10 min, 62% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (69 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (22 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger City Park Hotel & Residence (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (20 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Wiesenau (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Giesenheide (26 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model X 2023 Won
The Tesla Model X 2023 achieved a 85-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1852km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 34min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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