In our Budapest to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 115 minutes, completing the 2292km route in 25h 33min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 25h 33min (115 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 36min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 2292km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 28min |
25h 33min |
| Charging time: |
3h 28min |
1h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~413 kWh |
~412 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hadikgasse (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (11 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Hub Suben (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (10 min, 13% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 26%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 115-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2292km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 36min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~344 kWh vs ~361 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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