In our Munich to Köln EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 9 minutes, completing the 577km route in 5h 38min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 5h 38min (9 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~102 kWh
- Distance: 577km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
5h 47min |
5h 38min |
| Charging time: |
31min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~104 kWh |
~104 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
AVIA Tankstelle Hochstraße, München (10 min, 99% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord, Esselbach (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost, Bad Camberg (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Köln
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Munich (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Claude-Lorrain-Straße, München (10 min, 99% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost, Bad Camberg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Köln
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 9-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 577km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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