In our Madrid to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 52 minutes, completing the 1561km route in 16h 3min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 16h 3min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 0min
- Energy: ~275 kWh
- Distance: 1561km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
16h 55min |
16h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~281 kWh |
~280 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 20% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Bauer Paris Occasion (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (10 min, 10% → 43%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Ménars (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 52-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1561km 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 1h 0min vs 1h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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