In our Riga to Vienna EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 149 minutes, completing the 1325km route in 14h 41min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 41min (149 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~233 kWh
- Distance: 1325km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 10min |
14h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~239 kWh |
~238 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (60 min, 24% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
Greenway Atrium Reduta (62 min, 16% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl (34 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Kino Hvězda (26 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Vienna
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (16 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kino Hvězda (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 149-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 1325km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~233 kWh vs ~274 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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