In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 137 minutes, completing the 2711km route in 32h 37min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 37min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~477 kWh
- Distance: 2711km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 54min |
32h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 32min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~488 kWh |
~487 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (38 min, 19% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 20:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (19 min, 53% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Van der Valk (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 137-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2711km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 4h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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