In our Athens to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 189 minutes, completing the 3215km route in 39h 42min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 39h 42min (189 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~566 kWh
- Distance: 3215km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
42h 51min |
39h 42min |
| Charging time: |
5h 36min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~579 kWh |
~575 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (13 min, 38% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (29 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Ledi MS (42 min, 23% → 87%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 18:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 12% → 56%)
- 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 189-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3215km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 5h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~566 kWh vs ~586 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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