In our Riga to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 68 minutes, completing the 1700km route in 19h 16min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 16min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~299 kWh
- Distance: 1700km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 24min |
19h 16min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~306 kWh |
~305 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (31 min, 25% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (12 min, 14% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (12 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Shell Recharge Euro Rastpark Irxleben/Hohenwarsleben (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Allego Westfalen Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Recharge Verzorgingsplaats Struik (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (10 min, 47% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Gutenbergstraße (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 68-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1700km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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