In our Berlin to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 61 minutes, completing the 1699km route in 19h 51min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 51min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 16min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1699km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 52min |
19h 51min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hellweg (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
BP De Beerze (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Maidstone services (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Birmingham Armada (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Lukoil (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 61-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1699km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 16min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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