In our Lisbon to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 141 minutes, completing the 2034km route in 20h 45min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 45min (141 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~358 kWh
- Distance: 2034km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 6min |
20h 45min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~366 kWh |
~365 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (10 min, 22% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Turismo (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotel Resort El Montico (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Area El Canto (10 min, 12% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Rue de l'Auvent (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Poitiers Chincé (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Warsemann Automobiles (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Limours Briis-sous-Forges (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Ressons Est (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Carrefour Valenciennes (11 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (13 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Bauer Paris Occasion (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 141-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2034km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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