In our Madrid to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 89 minutes, completing the 2495km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 41min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 52min
- Energy: ~439 kWh
- Distance: 2495km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 10min |
25h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 24min |
1h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~444 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 (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (11 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (23 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Tesina Sud (12 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 14% → 27%)
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Stop 14:
Lukovica south (Ljubljana - Maribor) (13 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Petrol Murska Sobota jug (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Tesco (14 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Monte Alto Sud (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Tepanje east (Celje - Maribor) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Balatonkeresztúr (Richtung Budapest) (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 89-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2495km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 52min vs 3h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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