In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 136 minutes, completing the 1620km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 26min (136 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 15min
- Energy: ~243 kWh
- Distance: 1620km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 26min |
18h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 15min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~292 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (29 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
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 136-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1620km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 15min vs 2h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~243 kWh vs ~305 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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