In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 42 minutes, completing the 1458km route in 15h 10min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 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 10min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~257 kWh
- Distance: 1458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 52min |
15h 10min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~262 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cora, Dorlisheim (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 1458km 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 57min vs 1h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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