In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 110 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 20h 35min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 20h 35min (110 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 2075km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 25min |
20h 35min |
| Charging time: |
3h 3min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (16 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (24 min, 24% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 110-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2075km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 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 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~327 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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