In our Bern to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 76 minutes, completing the 1492km route in 18h 56min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 18h 56min (76 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 7min
- Energy: ~224 kWh
- Distance: 1492km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
20h 12min |
18h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
1h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~269 kWh |
~269 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Langres Noidant (27 min, 23% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Village Hotel (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 15% → 31%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 78% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Champ Roland (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 76-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1492km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 7min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~224 kWh vs ~235 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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