In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 120 by 50 minutes, completing the 1217km route in 12h 40min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 12h 40min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~201 kWh
- Distance: 1217km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
13h 30min |
12h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 10min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~219 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 120 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger István Parkhotel (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (11 min, 16% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Lopata North (Maribor - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Gonars Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 50-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 120 on this 1217km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 2h 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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