In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 80 minutes, completing the 1900km route in 27h 49min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 27h 49min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 12min
- Energy: ~314 kWh
- Distance: 1900km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
29h 9min |
27h 49min |
| Charging time: |
4h 39min |
3h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~342 kWh |
~328 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL (10 min, 15% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (49 min, 12% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (43 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (27 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Handlowe (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Witolda (22 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Główna (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Hotel & Restauracja Sulbin (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Rudniki Południe (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Norfa XL (24 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 12% → 25%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (47 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Jono Dailidės (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (14 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 80-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1900km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 12min vs 4h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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