In our Bucharest to London EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 92 minutes, completing the 2536km route in 26h 48min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 48min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~446 kWh
- Distance: 2536km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 20min |
26h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 18min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~456 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (10 min, 29% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle Wientalstraße (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 92-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2536km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 3h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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