In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 171 minutes, completing the 2517km route in 31h 56min. The key advantage? 7 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 9 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 31h 56min (171 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~378 kWh
- Distance: 2517km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
34h 47min |
31h 56min |
| Charging time: |
4h 13min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 49% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Ledi MS (39 min, 21% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (27 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Neste (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Circle K (15 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 24% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (10 min, 25% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (31 min, 14% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 171-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2517km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 4h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~378 kWh vs ~400 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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