In our Tallinn to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 141 minutes, completing the 2430km route in 29h 24min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 12, 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: 29h 24min (141 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~428 kWh
- Distance: 2430km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 45min |
29h 24min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~437 kWh |
~435 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (19 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (14 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Factory Annopol (21 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (31 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Tallinn (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY (10 min, 24% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (28 min, 11% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 141-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2430km 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 2h 26min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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