In our Riga to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 88 minutes, completing the 1051km route in 21h 15min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 15min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~185 kWh
- Distance: 1051km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 43min |
21h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 36min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~189 kWh |
~180 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (24 min, 60% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
Helgesons väg (10 min, 10% → 12%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Hammarby Sjöstad (10 min, 11% → 19%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Genetaleden (14 min, 11% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Dinners (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (26 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (12 min, 62% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (10 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 88-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1051km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 38min vs 1h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~185 kWh vs ~198 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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