In our Helsinki to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 78 minutes, completing the 2532km route in 32h 16min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 16min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~446 kWh
- Distance: 2532km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
33h 34min |
32h 16min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~455 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Vienības (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Hellweg (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
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 (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Autohof Rheda-Wiedenbrück (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Oeijenbraak (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Diksmuidestraat (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 78-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2532km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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