In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 357 minutes, completing the 3356km route in 36h 2min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 36h 2min (357 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~591 kWh
- Distance: 3356km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
41h 59min |
36h 2min |
| Charging time: |
7h 31min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~604 kWh |
~600 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 (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Röntgenstraße (29 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (38 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Ibis Orléans Nord (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire des Groies (34 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de l'Estalot (18 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (62 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (19 min, 17% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 357-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3356km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 7h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~591 kWh vs ~693 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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