In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 117 minutes, completing the 2117km route in 21h 19min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 21h 19min (117 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 2117km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
23h 16min |
21h 19min |
| Charging time: |
2h 54min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY 24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Dehner Garten-Center (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 14% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
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 117-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2117km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~357 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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