In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 110 minutes, completing the 2253km route in 27h 1min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 1min (110 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~397 kWh
- Distance: 2253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 51min |
27h 1min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~404 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 110-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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