In our Riga to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 150 minutes, completing the 2152km route in 24h 25min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 25min (150 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~379 kWh
- Distance: 2152km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 55min |
24h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 49min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~387 kWh |
~383 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 (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
DEX (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
BP De Beerze (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Aushopping (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: London
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 (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Autohof Rheda-Wiedenbrück (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Oeijenbraak (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Diksmuidestraat (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 150-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2152km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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