In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 223 minutes, completing the 2098km route in 23h 3min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 3min (223 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~369 kWh
- Distance: 2098km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 46min |
23h 3min |
| Charging time: |
4h 31min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~378 kWh |
~375 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 (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
REWE Kölner Straße Weisweiler (58 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (18 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (15 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 223-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2098km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 4h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~369 kWh vs ~433 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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