In our Nice to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 26 minutes, completing the 933km route in 9h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 5min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~164 kWh
- Distance: 933km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 31min |
9h 5min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~168 kWh |
~168 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Tricastin (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Aire De Livron (10 min, 32% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Taponas (12 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Mobilize Lounge Avia (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Couline (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire De Livron (10 min, 29% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Aire de Taponas (10 min, 28% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 11% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 26-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 933km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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