In our Rome to Berlin EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 11 minutes, completing the 1485km route in 15h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 15h 41min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~245 kWh
- Distance: 1485km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
15h 41min |
15h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 42min |
1h 50min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (15 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (16 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Langenbruck A9 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Hecht Einrichtungen (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 18% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Povegliano Est (17 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Al Tornante Panorama Restaurant & Pizzeria (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
REWE Nymphenburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Sophienberg Ost (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 11-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1485km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~245 kWh vs ~271 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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