In our Riga to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 70 minutes, completing the 1628km route in 19h 10min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 19h 10min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1628km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 20min |
19h 10min |
| Charging time: |
2h 15min |
1h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~294 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% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Uniwar P1 (16 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
OMV (16 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (18 min, 22% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 22% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Smaltovňa Mišík (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 70-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1628km 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 14min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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