In our Brussels to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 129 minutes, completing the 1834km route in 20h 25min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 20h 25min (129 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 25min
- Energy: ~275 kWh
- Distance: 1834km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 34min |
20h 25min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
1h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~330 kWh |
~323 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Dehner Garten-Center (22 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
PENNY Ahlten (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
REWE Conrad-Tack-Ring (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Avia Wojska Polskiego (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
N-Park (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Kwiatowa (35 min, 10% → 94%)
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Stop 7:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
SB Tank Langer (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Olsze Północ (38 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 129-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1834km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 25min vs 2h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~275 kWh vs ~289 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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