In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Porsche Macan Electric by 20 minutes, completing the 1665km route in 18h 4min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Macan Electric'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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 18h 4min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Macan Electric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 24min |
18h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 26min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Macan Electric Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 17% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (33 min, 18% → 89%)
- 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 20-minute advantage over Porsche Macan Electric on this 1665km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 1h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~309 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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