In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 36 minutes, completing the 1202km route in 12h 4min. The key advantage? 2 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 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 4min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~212 kWh
- Distance: 1202km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
12h 40min |
12h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 17min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~219 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 (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
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 (20 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 36-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1202km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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