In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 52 minutes, completing the 763km route in 7h 43min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 7h 43min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~114 kWh
- Distance: 763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 35min |
7h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~137 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (20 min, 24% → 77%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 52-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 763km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~114 kWh vs ~126 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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