In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 17 minutes, completing the 1458km route in 15h 52min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 15h 52min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~241 kWh
- Distance: 1458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
15h 52min |
16h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen, Terwen (10 min, 27% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (10 min, 22% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (12 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (10 min, 13% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 17-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1458km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 1h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~241 kWh vs ~266 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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