In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 116 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 20h 45min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 20h 45min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 2075km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 41min |
20h 45min |
| Charging time: |
2h 51min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 23% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 57%)
- 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 116-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2075km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~349 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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