In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 42 minutes, completing the 1790km route in 20h 9min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 9min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~315 kWh
- Distance: 1790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
20h 9min |
20h 51min |
| Charging time: |
1h 24min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~322 kWh |
~324 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (26 min, 30% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Karczma Rzym (16 min, 16% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Chociszewo (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (17 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Tramin Tankstelle (10 min, 14% → 50%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1790km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 1h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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