In our Zagreb to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 118 minutes, completing the 1692km route in 18h 41min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 41min (118 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~298 kWh
- Distance: 1692km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 39min |
18h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~305 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
bp Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Donaustadt (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 24% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Blue City (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
MOP Rudniki Południe (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Norfa XL (24 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (12 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Moya (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (16 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 118-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1692km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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