In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 102 minutes, completing the 1673km route in 16h 56min. The key advantage? 4 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 56min (102 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~251 kWh
- Distance: 1673km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 38min |
16h 56min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (17 min, 24% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Nord Est Mall (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Textile House Bulevar maršala Tolbuhina (25 min, 16% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 22% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 102-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1673km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~251 kWh vs ~264 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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