In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 63 minutes, completing the 1843km route in 25h 44min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 25h 44min (63 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~276 kWh
- Distance: 1843km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 47min |
25h 44min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
2h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~332 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (13 min, 50% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 3:
Park Handlowy Korkowa (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Pogodna (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Revia Park (12 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
King Cross Leopolis (33 min, 10% → 91%)
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Stop 7:
Maysternya Smaku (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Sucedava (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Scorpion Exim (26 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (31 min, 28% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Główna (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Revia Park (32 min, 19% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (19 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Sucedava (28 min, 10% → 76%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 63-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1843km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~276 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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