In our Amsterdam to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 177 minutes, completing the 2115km route in 21h 19min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023's 500km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 21h 19min (177 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 2115km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 19min |
24h 16min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~383 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Amsterdam (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (17 min, 13% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 4:
Total Tankstelle (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (32 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Shell (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Toll Station (29 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 177-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2115km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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