In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 19 minutes, completing the 2271km route in 27h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 27h 49min (19 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 3min
- Energy: ~375 kWh
- Distance: 2271km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
27h 49min |
28h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 3min |
3h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~409 kWh |
~409 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 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 11% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (11 min, 17% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Les Viviers Canger (13 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 15:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 19-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2271km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 3min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~375 kWh vs ~414 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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