In our Budapest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 60 minutes, completing the 1363km route in 16h 56min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 56min (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~240 kWh
- Distance: 1363km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 56min |
16h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
1h 4min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~245 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Československej armády (13 min, 36% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (17 min, 14% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 60-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1363km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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