In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus beats the Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 by 42 minutes, completing the 3129km route in 35h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Scenic E-Tech 220's 500km range doesn't beat the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus's 360km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus
- Total time: 35h 54min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 12min
- Energy: ~756 kWh
- Distance: 3129km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus |
Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 |
| Travel time |
35h 54min |
36h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
4h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~563 kWh |
~594 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (32 min, 27% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Roadhouse (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gasparets (20 min, 19% → 75%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Zunder Avia (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Shell (32 min, 18% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (19 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (28 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Porsche Taycan 4S Plus Won
The Porsche Taycan 4S Plus achieved a 42-minute advantage over Renault Scenic E-Tech 220 on this 3129km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 12min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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