In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 60 minutes, completing the 788km route in 8h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 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 (60 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~118 kWh
- Distance: 788km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 33min |
9h 33min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (20 min, 18% → 75%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (17 min, 15% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Monastiriou (59 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 60-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 788km 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 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~118 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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