In our Riga to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 113 minutes, completing the 2088km route in 22h 46min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 22h 46min (113 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~313 kWh
- Distance: 2088km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
24h 39min |
22h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 9min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~376 kWh |
~375 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Vilniaus (37 min, 19% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Paris
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (12 min, 56% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (11 min, 23% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 113-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2088km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~313 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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