In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 40 minutes, completing the 824km route in 8h 59min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 8h 59min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 21min
- Energy: ~124 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 39min |
8h 59min |
| Charging time: |
54min |
21min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (21 min, 13% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 43% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (11 min, 21% → 60%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 824km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 21min vs 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~124 kWh vs ~136 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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