In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 59 minutes, completing the 1202km route in 11h 57min. The key advantage? 3 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 3 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 11h 57min (59 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~180 kWh
- Distance: 1202km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
12h 56min |
11h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 33min |
36min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (18 min, 12% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 59-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1202km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 1h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~180 kWh vs ~191 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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