In our Helsinki to London EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 74 minutes, completing the 2542km route in 33h 50min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 17 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 33h 50min (74 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 1min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2542km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
35h 4min |
33h 50min |
| Charging time: |
4h 58min |
4h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~458 kWh |
~456 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Circle K (57 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Autohaus König (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 18% → 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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
DEX (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 18:
BP De Beerze (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Aushopping (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: London
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 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 74-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2542km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 1min vs 4h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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