In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 49 minutes, completing the 1479km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 16h 26min (49 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1479km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 15min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 28min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (15 min, 22% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Hôtel Mercure (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (24 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (10 min, 35% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Coucourde (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 49-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1479km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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