In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 50 minutes, completing the 1479km route in 15h 37min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 37min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1479km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 27min |
15h 37min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~265 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
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Bages (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Tricastin (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 50-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1479km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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