In our Madrid to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 183 minutes, completing the 3744km route in 43h 43min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 15 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 43h 43min (183 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 15min
- Energy: ~659 kWh
- Distance: 3744km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
46h 46min |
43h 43min |
| Charging time: |
6h 4min |
3h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
24 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~674 kWh |
~672 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ressons Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Q8 Le Rœulx Sud (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Hansestraße (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Autohaus König (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
MOP Rogoziniec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
Orlen A2 MOP Krzyżowniki (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
Karczma Rzym (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 19:
Kaufland (49 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 20:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 21:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Neste Lucavsala (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 24:
Krooning (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Novotel Valenciennes (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Vellern Süd (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 13:
Circle K (20 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 14:
Girelė (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 183-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3744km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 15min vs 6h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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