In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 15 minutes, completing the 1458km route in 15h 52min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID. Buzz Pro LR's 389km range doesn't beat the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 15h 52min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~241 kWh
- Distance: 1458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
15h 52min |
16h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 34min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (14 min, 19% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 3:
Teufengraben A2, Hägendorf (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
GoFast Area Servizio Gottardo Sud, Ambri (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 15-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1458km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 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 ~322 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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