In our Paris to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 116 minutes, completing the 2298km route in 23h 26min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 13, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 26min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~405 kWh
- Distance: 2298km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 22min |
23h 26min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
1h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~413 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud (16 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (29 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
BFS Business Fleet Services (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Tankstelle Gewerbegebiet Neusiedl Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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 2298km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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