In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 53 minutes, completing the 772km route in 7h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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: 7h 37min (53 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 21min
- Energy: ~116 kWh
- Distance: 772km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 30min |
7h 37min |
| Charging time: |
52min |
21min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~139 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (11 min, 41% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 53-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 772km 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 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~116 kWh vs ~128 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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