In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 122 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 24h 40min. The key advantage? 5 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 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 24h 40min (122 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 42min |
24h 40min |
| Charging time: |
3h 30min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (15 min, 52% → 78%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 88%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 4:
Tesco (19 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 45%)
-
Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 67%)
-
Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
-
Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
-
Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
-
Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
-
Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 24% → 61%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesco (10 min, 25% → 60%)
-
Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (13 min, 10% → 46%)
-
Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (31 min, 14% → 84%)
-
Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 122-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2110km 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 37min vs 3h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~349 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons