In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 180 minutes, completing the 2339km route in 27h 25min. The key advantage? 9 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 25min (180 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~412 kWh
- Distance: 2339km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 25min |
27h 25min |
| Charging time: |
4h 38min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~421 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 15% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol Emmenbrücke (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (37 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Champ Roland (30 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (12 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Milton Keynes (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Secchia Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Centro Shopping Serfontana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Champ Roland (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
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 180-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2339km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 4h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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