In our Helsinki to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 89 minutes, completing the 2353km route in 29h 55min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 55min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~414 kWh
- Distance: 2353km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 24min |
29h 55min |
| Charging time: |
3h 41min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~424 kWh |
~422 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Frankenwald West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Sindelfinger Wald (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (58 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Autohof Schwabach West (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Empfinger Hof (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 89-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2353km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 3h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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