In our Riga to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 290 minutes, completing the 3835km route in 40h 43min. The key advantage? 16 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 16 charging stops compared to 32 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 40h 43min (290 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 9min
- Energy: ~675 kWh
- Distance: 3835km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
45h 33min |
40h 43min |
| Charging time: |
7h 16min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
32 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~690 kWh |
~685 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (31 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (10 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (10 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Remscheid West (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger ibis Styles (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Limours-Janvry (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 20:
Warsemann Automobiles (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (19 min, 11% → 60%)
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Stop 22:
Fastned Aire des Groies (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 23:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 24:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 25:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 26:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 27:
Area El Canto (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 28:
Parking Calle Miravete (11 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 29:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 30:
Turismo (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 31:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 32:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
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% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de l'Estalot (15 min, 22% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 290-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 3835km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 32 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 9min vs 7h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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