In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Kia Niro EV by 181 minutes, completing the 2121km route in 21h 19min. The key advantage? 6 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 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 (181 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 2121km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
24h 20min |
21h 19min |
| Charging time: |
3h 59min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~381 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (16 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Steigerwald Süd (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (25 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (20 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (15 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (18 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 11:
OMV A1 (37 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- 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 181-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2121km 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 3h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~367 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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