In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Audi Q6 e-tron performance by 4 minutes, completing the 790km route in 8h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q6 e-tron performance's 512km 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 8h 33min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~119 kWh
- Distance: 790km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q6 e-tron performance |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 37min |
8h 33min |
| Charging time: |
21min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q6 e-tron performance Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (11 min, 15% → 55%)
-
Stop 2:
FINES (10 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (20 min, 18% → 75%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Audi Q6 e-tron performance on this 790km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~119 kWh vs ~145 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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