In our Rome to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 70 minutes, completing the 1453km route in 15h 5min. The key advantage? 5 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 4 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 15h 5min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 51min
- Energy: ~218 kWh
- Distance: 1453km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 15min |
15h 5min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~261 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Cantagallo Est (13 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Lario Est (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire du Haut Koenigsbourg (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Keskastel Est (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Lidl (23 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fidenza Business Center (11 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg Ost (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Keskastel Est (20 min, 14% → 74%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 70-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1453km 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 51min vs 1h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~218 kWh vs ~231 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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