In our Helsinki to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 85 minutes, completing the 2185km route in 28h 0min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 0min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~385 kWh
- Distance: 2185km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 25min |
28h 0min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~393 kWh |
~393 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (17 min, 19% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (70 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (12 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (13 min, 12% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (58 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Tankstelle Werstener Kreuz (10 min, 13% → 52%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 85-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2185km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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