In our Athens to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 131 minutes, completing the 2810km route in 32h 29min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 29min (131 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 29min
- Energy: ~495 kWh
- Distance: 2810km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 40min |
32h 29min |
| Charging time: |
4h 42min |
2h 29min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~506 kWh |
~504 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% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 13:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 16:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 131-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2810km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 29min vs 4h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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