In our Helsinki to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 151 minutes, completing the 2201km route in 28h 0min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 0min (151 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~388 kWh
- Distance: 2201km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 31min |
28h 0min |
| Charging time: |
4h 22min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~396 kWh |
~393 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (17 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Muitas (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (59 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 5:
ALDI Robotnicza (10 min, 10% → 13%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 18% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus König (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (11 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Landstraße (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 151-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2201km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 4h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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