In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 78 minutes, completing the 2293km route in 25h 47min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 47min (78 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 49min
- Energy: ~404 kWh
- Distance: 2293km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 5min |
25h 47min |
| Charging time: |
3h 4min |
1h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~413 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 (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 78-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2293km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 49min vs 3h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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