In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 137 minutes, completing the 1664km route in 18h 4min. The key advantage? 3 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 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 18h 4min (137 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1664km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 4min |
20h 21min |
| Charging time: |
1h 23min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Crowne Plaza (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Eurospar (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (38 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
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 137-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1664km 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 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~313 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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