In our Zagreb to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 46 minutes, completing the 1679km route in 18h 41min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 41min (46 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1679km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
18h 41min |
19h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
2h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~304 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (12 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Moya (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (16 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststation Föhrenberg (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
HPC Futurum (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Moya (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 46-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1679km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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