In our Helsinki to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 97 minutes, completing the 2486km route in 30h 54min. 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 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 54min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 30min
- Energy: ~438 kWh
- Distance: 2486km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
32h 31min |
30h 54min |
| Charging time: |
3h 57min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~447 kWh |
~446 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 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Shell Eupen (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Syrest (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (15 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 97-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2486km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 30min vs 3h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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