In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 84 minutes, completing the 2168km route in 22h 24min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 24min (84 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~382 kWh
- Distance: 2168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 48min |
22h 24min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~392 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (14 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
EVN Ladepark Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
MOL Szent Gellért pihenőhely (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Timisoara (20 min, 17% → 71%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 13:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 84-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2168km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 2h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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