In our Berlin to Barcelona EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 89 minutes, completing the 1862km route in 18h 2min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 2min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1862km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 31min |
18h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 35min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle, Schleiz (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
BFS Business Fleet Services, Kirchberg an der Jagst (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
ATU, Sinsheim (10 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord, Burnhaupt-le-Bas (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Rue Monge, Dole (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Roussillon, Roussillon (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Montélimar Ouest - Shell, Allan (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord, Gigean (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes, Pia (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 32% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Bonfelder Straße, Bad Rappenau (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Park & Ride Pendlerparkplatz, Riegel am Kaiserstuhl (12 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Rue Monge, Dole (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Solaize, Solaize (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord, Estézargues (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Gasparets, Sigean (12 min, 12% → 57%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 89-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1862km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 14min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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