In our Rome to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 83 minutes, completing the 1761km route in 19h 13min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 13min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~310 kWh
- Distance: 1761km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 36min |
19h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~316 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (21 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (27 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: London
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (11 min, 13% → 57%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 83-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1761km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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