In our Zagreb to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 85 minutes, completing the 1686km route in 18h 30min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 18h 30min (85 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~253 kWh
- Distance: 1686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 55min |
18h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~303 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hofer (14 min, 17% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (14 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Blue City (34 min, 10% → 93%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Moya (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (10 min, 16% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (29 min, 20% → 84%)
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Stop 5:
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 85-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1686km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~253 kWh vs ~266 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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