In our Berlin to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 103 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 19h 51min. The key advantage? 7 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 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 51min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 34min |
19h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
DEX (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
BP De Beerze (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Lukoil (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 103-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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