In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 115 minutes, completing the 3108km route in 40h 27min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 40h 27min (115 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~547 kWh
- Distance: 3108km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
42h 22min |
40h 27min |
| Charging time: |
5h 0min |
3h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~559 kWh |
~558 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (42 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Hellweg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
top! (10 min, 41% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (10 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (47 min, 22% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Van der Valk (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 115-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3108km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 5h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~547 kWh vs ~567 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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