In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 44 minutes, completing the 1478km route in 16h 27min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 16h 27min (44 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1478km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 11min |
16h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Restaurante Cafeteria Valdeherrera (10 min, 22% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (22 min, 18% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bages (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Tricastin (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Royan Vercors (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Backstage Pub (16 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (16 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 15% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 44-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1478km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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