In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 181 minutes, completing the 1813km route in 26h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 20min (181 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~319 kWh
- Distance: 1813km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 21min |
26h 20min |
| Charging time: |
5h 29min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~326 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (10 min, 24% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (61 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Tadeusza Kościuszki (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Pogodna (52 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (68 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (48 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol (62 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 39% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (37 min, 16% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 181-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1813km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 5h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~319 kWh vs ~374 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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