In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 118 minutes, completing the 1805km route in 25h 44min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 25h 44min (118 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 2h 0min
- Energy: ~271 kWh
- Distance: 1805km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
25h 44min |
27h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 0min |
3h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~325 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (31 min, 17% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (75 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (29 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 118-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1805km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 0min vs 3h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~271 kWh vs ~399 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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