In our Belgrade to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 72 minutes, completing the 1722km route in 20h 38min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 20h 38min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~303 kWh
- Distance: 1722km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 50min |
20h 38min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~310 kWh |
~308 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 18% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Tesco (18 min, 13% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tesco (14 min, 17% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 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 72-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1722km 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 25min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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