In our London to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 92 minutes, completing the 2142km route in 24h 46min. 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: 24h 46min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~377 kWh
- Distance: 2142km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 18min |
24h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~386 kWh |
~384 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (13 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Oud-Turnhout Zuid (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
A2 Bottrop Süd (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Koryta (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Karczma Rzym (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 11:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
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%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 92-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2142km 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 54min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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