In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 67 minutes, completing the 1493km route in 14h 56min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 56min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1493km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 3min |
14h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~272 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 (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz, Iffeldorf (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- 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 67-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1493km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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