In our Riga to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 102 minutes, completing the 2127km route in 24h 25min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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: 24h 25min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 2127km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 7min |
24h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~383 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (42 min, 29% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 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 (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 62%)
- 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 102-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2127km 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 41min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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