In our Brussels to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 42 minutes, completing the 1352km route in 13h 6min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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: 13h 6min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 47min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1352km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 48min |
13h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 27min |
47min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~245 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:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1352km 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 47min vs 1h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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