In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 93 minutes, completing the 1864km route in 21h 45min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 45min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 30min
- Energy: ~328 kWh
- Distance: 1864km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 18min |
21h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
1h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~336 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (13 min, 30% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (48 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (23 min, 30% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 93-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1864km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 30min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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