In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 22 minutes, completing the 2472km route in 27h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 27h 13min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 17min
- Energy: ~409 kWh
- Distance: 2472km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
27h 13min |
27h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
3h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (13 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (15 min, 14% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (17 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Be Charge Bazzera Nord (14 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Castellaro Nord (16 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (15 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (13 min, 15% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 22-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2472km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 17min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~409 kWh vs ~451 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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