In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 129 minutes, completing the 2521km route in 32h 5min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 32h 5min (129 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~378 kWh
- Distance: 2521km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
34h 14min |
32h 5min |
| Charging time: |
4h 15min |
2h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~454 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (37 min, 10% → 96%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Biedronka Połomskiego (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Wolkera (22 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (26 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 129-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2521km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~378 kWh vs ~397 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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