In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 51 minutes, completing the 1473km route in 15h 35min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 35min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~259 kWh
- Distance: 1473km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 26min |
15h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~264 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Montélimar Ouest - Shell (13 min, 15% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Gasparets (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 51-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1473km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 0min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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