In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ by 56 minutes, completing the 1682km route in 18h 4min. 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: 18h 4min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1682km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 0min |
18h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 16min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 2:
Tesina Sud (25 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (29 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (39 min, 10% → 97%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Valtrompia Sud (10 min, 33% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 12% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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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 56-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQA 250+ on this 1682km 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 23min vs 2h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~252 kWh vs ~278 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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