In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 174 minutes, completing the 1803km route in 20h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 9min (174 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1803km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 3min |
20h 9min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~322 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 174-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1803km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~372 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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