In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 56 minutes, completing the 2070km route in 20h 45min. The key advantage? 2 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 20h 45min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 2070km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 41min |
20h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 6min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 39% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (28 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- 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 56-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2070km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 6min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~356 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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