In our Riga to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 101 minutes, completing the 1795km route in 19h 56min. The key advantage? 5 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 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 19h 56min (101 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~269 kWh
- Distance: 1795km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro+ |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 37min |
19h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~323 kWh |
~322 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (40 min, 21% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
P&R Parkplatz Alfred-Wirth-Straße (15 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (12 min, 56% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (17 min, 10% → 68%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 101-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1795km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 2h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~269 kWh vs ~327 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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