In our Riga to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 150 minutes, completing the 3340km route in 36h 2min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 14 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 36h 2min (150 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 2h 44min
- Energy: ~588 kWh
- Distance: 3340km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
38h 32min |
36h 2min |
| Charging time: |
5h 1min |
2h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~600 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (52 min, 34% → 90%)
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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 (13 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Ehrenberg West (15 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Bierset (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire des Groies (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 17:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 19% → 53%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (19 min, 53% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 150-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 3340km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 44min vs 5h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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