In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 241 minutes, completing the 2118km route in 25h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 3, 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 2min (241 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2118km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 3min |
25h 2min |
| Charging time: |
5h 54min |
2h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (53 min, 27% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (64 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (19 min, 39% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 241-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2118km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 5h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~373 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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