In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 127 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 22h 11min. The key advantage? 5 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 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 22h 11min (127 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 24min
- Energy: ~326 kWh
- Distance: 2174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
24h 18min |
22h 11min |
| Charging time: |
3h 16min |
1h 24min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
E.ON Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 10:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
HPC Fachmarktzentrum Franz-Schubert-Straße (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
OMV DN69 (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (17 min, 10% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 127-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2174km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 24min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~326 kWh vs ~343 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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