In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 103 minutes, completing the 2078km route in 20h 45min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 20h 45min (103 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~312 kWh
- Distance: 2078km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 28min |
20h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 48min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (12 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 23% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
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 103-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2078km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~312 kWh vs ~385 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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