In our Bratislava to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 58 minutes, completing the 969km route in 9h 37min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 9h 37min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 36min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 969km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 37min |
10h 35min |
| Charging time: |
36min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~174 kWh |
~175 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 47% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (26 min, 11% → 80%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bratislava (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Korzó (41 min, 40% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
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 58-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 969km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 36min vs 1h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~182 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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