In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 47 minutes, completing the 1453km route in 15h 11min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 15h 11min (47 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 55min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1453km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
15h 58min |
15h 11min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
55min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~261 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 (14 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Free To X Villoresi Est (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (14 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Est (12 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shopping Cora (18 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Secchia Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Centro Shopping Serfontana (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Cora (10 min, 18% → 55%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 47-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1453km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 55min vs 1h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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