In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 89 minutes, completing the 1624km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 3 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 4 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 26min (89 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1624km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 55min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
2h 44min |
1h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell Hansastraße (10 min, 48% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Győr (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (55 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Základní škola (10 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
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 89-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 1624km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 2h 44min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~244 kWh vs ~274 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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