In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 38 minutes, completing the 789km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 49min (38 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 27min |
8h 49min |
| Charging time: |
58min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Fines (10 min, 49% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 11% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Acharnon (10 min, 10% → 16%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (10 min, 17% → 54%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 38-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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