In our Budapest to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 40 minutes, completing the 1349km route in 13h 4min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 13h 4min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1349km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
13h 44min |
13h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Tankstelle Salzburger Straße (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 40-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1349km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 1h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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