In our Helsinki to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 145 minutes, completing the 3227km route in 40h 6min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 40h 6min (145 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 3h 13min
- Energy: ~568 kWh
- Distance: 3227km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
42h 31min |
40h 6min |
| Charging time: |
5h 29min |
3h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~581 kWh |
~578 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (32 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 145-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3227km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 13min vs 5h 29min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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