In our Zagreb to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 71 minutes, completing the 1688km route in 18h 41min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 41min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 18min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1688km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 52min |
18h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle Puchberger Straße (10 min, 14% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (19 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (12 min, 12% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Moya (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (16 min, 15% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 71-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1688km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 18min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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