In our Riga to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 67 minutes, completing the 1354km route in 16h 47min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 47min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 59min
- Energy: ~238 kWh
- Distance: 1354km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 54min |
16h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 52min |
59min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~244 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (36 min, 14% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (15 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Wiejska (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Reštaurácia Dvor Lehôtka (14 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Budapest
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (18 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 67-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1354km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 59min vs 1h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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