In our Riga to Oslo EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 70 minutes, completing the 1000km route in 21h 10min. The key advantage? 2 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 3 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 21h 10min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 33min
- Energy: ~150 kWh
- Distance: 1000km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 10min |
22h 20min |
| Charging time: |
33min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~180 kWh |
~181 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (10 min, 65% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Oslo
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lauku iela (57 min, 50% → 98%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Hagalundsvägen (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Töcksfors Handelspark (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 70-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1000km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 33min vs 1h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~150 kWh vs ~221 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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