In our London to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 78 minutes, completing the 1761km route in 19h 17min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 17min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 35min |
19h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Rely, Rely (13 min, 29% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Teufengraben A2, Hägendorf (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (18 min, 16% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West, Itingen (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 78-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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