In our Stockholm to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 150 minutes, completing the 2663km route in 30h 6min. The key advantage? 10 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 9 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 30h 6min (150 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 7min
- Energy: ~399 kWh
- Distance: 2663km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 36min |
30h 6min |
| Charging time: |
4h 18min |
2h 7min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~479 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (19 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (11 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Van der Valk Resort Linstow (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Orlen (11 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 16:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 17:
OMV smer Beograd (18 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Ljungby Nyponvägen Trucks (10 min, 19% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 26% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Greenway Bory Mall (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 150-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2663km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 7min vs 4h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~399 kWh vs ~423 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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