In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 52 minutes, completing the 1805km route in 25h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance's 512km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023's 500km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 25h 44min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
| Travel time |
25h 44min |
26h 36min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~324 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (21 min, 22% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (14 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (41 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 5:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (26 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (38 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 52-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 1805km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~331 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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