In our London to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 116 minutes, completing the 2163km route in 22h 48min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 48min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~381 kWh
- Distance: 2163km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 44min |
22h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 20min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~388 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 80% → 94%)
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Stop 2:
Les Viviers Canger (21 min, 12% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Parking Calle Miravete (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Cepsa (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (16 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cepsa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 116-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2163km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 3h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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