In our Madrid to Rome EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 20 minutes, completing the 1931km route in 21h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 21h 19min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 24min
- Energy: ~319 kWh
- Distance: 1931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
21h 19min |
21h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 24min |
2h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~348 kWh |
~347 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, Saragossa (16 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (15 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (11 min, 19% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hostal Torremar, Medinaceli (10 min, 53% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Calle Gaspar Torrente, Saragossa (14 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Vila Sana, Lleida (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala, Sallent (17 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Pia, Pia (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Loupian, Loupian (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir, Aix-en-Provence (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud, Vidauban (13 min, 17% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Conioli Sud, Santo Stefano al Mare (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Sant'Ilario Sud, Genova (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Parcheggio del Cimitero, Chiesina Uzzanese (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 20-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 24min vs 2h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~319 kWh vs ~352 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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