In our Brussels to Zagreb EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 57 minutes, completing the 1294km route in 12h 38min. The key advantage? 4 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 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 12h 38min (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1294km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 35min |
12h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
40min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~232 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 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:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
EnBW Rastpark24 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 18% → 56%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 57-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1294km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~194 kWh vs ~206 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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