In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 66 minutes, completing the 1294km route in 12h 47min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 12h 47min (66 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1294km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 53min |
12h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 2min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (11 min, 23% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (42 min, 10% → 98%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 23% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 66-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1294km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 2h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~194 kWh vs ~204 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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