In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 329 minutes, completing the 2790km route in 32h 37min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km 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 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 37min (329 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~491 kWh
- Distance: 2790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
38h 6min |
32h 37min |
| Charging time: |
5h 48min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~502 kWh |
~487 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 (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Autohof Bantorf (33 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (29 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Hotel Weinebrugge (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (19 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Van der Valk (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 329-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2790km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 5h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~491 kWh vs ~525 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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