In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 153 minutes, completing the 2107km route in 23h 3min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 23h 3min (153 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2107km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 36min |
23h 3min |
| Charging time: |
3h 46min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~375 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 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
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 (15 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 153-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2107km 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 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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