In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 20 minutes, completing the 1823km route in 27h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 27h 49min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 12min
- Energy: ~301 kWh
- Distance: 1823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
27h 49min |
28h 9min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
3h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~328 kWh |
~340 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (43 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (30 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 21% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 20-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 12min vs 3h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~301 kWh vs ~332 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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