In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 91 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 14h 56min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 56min (91 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~262 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 27min |
14h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~272 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof, Lederhose (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
REWE, Himmelkron (15 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Esso Tankstelle, Greding (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße, München (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle, Garmisch-Partenkirchen (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Brennersee, Gries am Brenner (15 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 14% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (12 min, 14% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 32% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle, Allershausen (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Raststation Europabrücke, Schönberg im Stubaital (17 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Arno Ovest, Reggello (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 91-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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