In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 104 minutes, completing the 1661km route in 16h 53min. The key advantage? 4 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 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 53min (104 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1661km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 37min |
16h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 33min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (22 min, 49% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Barje Sever (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Autogrill Po Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (19 min, 69% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 104-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1661km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 2h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~249 kWh vs ~264 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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