In our Riga to Belgrade EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 87 minutes, completing the 1716km route in 20h 39min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 39min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 27min
- Energy: ~302 kWh
- Distance: 1716km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 6min |
20h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 39min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~309 kWh |
~308 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Norfa XL (13 min, 24% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Połomskiego (13 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (16 min, 21% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Backa Topola jug (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (19 min, 39% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 11% → 49%)
- Arrival: Belgrade
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 87-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1716km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 27min vs 2h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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