In our Brussels to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 52 minutes, completing the 942km route in 12h 25min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 12h 25min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~141 kWh
- Distance: 942km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 17min |
12h 25min |
| Charging time: |
1h 22min |
33min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~170 kWh |
~169 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 39% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 28% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Milton Keynes (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Port of Holyhead (18 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
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 52-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 942km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 33min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~141 kWh vs ~150 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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