In our Athens to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 72 minutes, completing the 1463km route in 15h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 21min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~258 kWh
- Distance: 1463km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 33min |
15h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 21min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~262 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (11 min, 41% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Makpetrol (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Makpetrol A1 (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (34 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Makpetrol A1 (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Zemun Park (29 min, 10% → 82%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 72-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1463km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 2h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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