In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Skoda ENYAQ 85 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 225 minutes, completing the 2115km route in 26h 0min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model X 2023's 460km range doesn't beat the Skoda ENYAQ 85's 440km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Skoda ENYAQ 85 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Skoda ENYAQ 85
- Total time: 26h 0min (225 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 47min
- Energy: ~370 kWh
- Distance: 2115km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Skoda ENYAQ 85 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 0min |
29h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
6h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~380 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Skoda ENYAQ 85 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Textile House Bulevar maršala Tolbuhina (30 min, 11% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Lakeside (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (64 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (66 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen S7 (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Park Nad Balatonem (77 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
LKW Parkplatz (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 9:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (77 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Skoda ENYAQ 85 Won
The Skoda ENYAQ 85 achieved a 225-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2115km 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 2h 47min vs 6h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~370 kWh vs ~437 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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