In our Bucharest to London EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 25 minutes, completing the 2536km route in 28h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 28h 20min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 18min
- Energy: ~419 kWh
- Distance: 2536km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
28h 20min |
28h 45min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
3h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~457 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (21 min, 13% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Hub Suben (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Raststätte Epgert (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: London
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 82%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (23 min, 15% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Páty Nord (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 11% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Hadikgasse (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Königsforst Ost (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (17 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 25-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2536km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 18min vs 3h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~419 kWh vs ~462 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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