In our Bucharest to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 92 minutes, completing the 1678km route in 17h 35min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 17h 35min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 3min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1678km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 7min |
17h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
1h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (27 min, 21% → 87%)
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Stop 3:
OMV DN69 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Páty Nord (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Burger King Kutnohorská (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Esso Tankstelle (20 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (14 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 92-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1678km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 3min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~264 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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