In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 61 minutes, completing the 1802km route in 26h 20min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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: 26h 20min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1802km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 21min |
26h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 6min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~324 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (21 min, 14% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Orchidea (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Audi Centre (66 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 7:
Maysternya Smaku (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Sucedava (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 39% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (37 min, 16% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 61-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1802km 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 2h 17min vs 3h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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