In our Athens to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 151 minutes, completing the 3204km route in 39h 42min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 39h 42min (151 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~564 kWh
- Distance: 3204km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
42h 13min |
39h 42min |
| Charging time: |
5h 17min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~577 kWh |
~575 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 36% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (31 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Lakeside (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 18:
Rimi Niidu (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Zemun Park (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 151-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3204km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 5h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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