In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 96 minutes, completing the 1626km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 28, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 26min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1626km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 2min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Werftstraße (10 min, 42% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Základní škola (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 96-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1626km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~244 kWh vs ~256 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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