In our Budapest to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 92 minutes, completing the 2472km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 41min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~435 kWh
- Distance: 2472km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 13min |
25h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~445 kWh |
~447 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Tepanje West (Maribor - Celje) (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (10 min, 34% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 92-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2472km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 56min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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