In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 13 minutes, completing the 1479km route in 16h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 16h 27min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1479km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
16h 27min |
16h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar (10 min, 53% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (14 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (17 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 12% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire De Livron (15 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 13% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 13-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1479km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~244 kWh vs ~270 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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