In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 99 minutes, completing the 1897km route in 26h 8min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 26h 8min (99 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 6min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1897km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 47min |
26h 8min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
2h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~341 kWh |
~325 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) (20 min, 21% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (36 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (16 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auto Mitric (10 min, 15% → 31%)
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Stop 2:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (36 min, 15% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Główna (34 min, 12% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (26 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 99-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1897km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 6min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~299 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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