In our London to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 119 minutes, completing the 2545km route in 32h 8min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 8min (119 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 14min
- Energy: ~448 kWh
- Distance: 2545km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 7min |
32h 8min |
| Charging time: |
4h 2min |
2h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~458 kWh |
~455 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (14 min, 20% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Zuid (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Hansestraße (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Karczma Rzym (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland (49 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 13:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Neste Lucavsala (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Het Goor (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
A2 Bottrop Süd (12 min, 24% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Hämelerwald (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K (18 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 21% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 119-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2545km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 14min vs 4h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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