In our Riga to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 40 minutes, completing the 1545km route in 16h 37min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 37min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1545km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 17min |
16h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
49min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~278 kWh |
~244 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% → 92%)
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Stop 3:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Nowostawy (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Signalbau (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (14 min, 43% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Factory Annopol (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Zachód (15 min, 15% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1545km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 49min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~232 kWh vs ~243 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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