In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 166 minutes, completing the 2071km route in 20h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 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 (166 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 2071km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
20h 45min |
23h 31min |
| Charging time: |
1h 40min |
3h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~373 kWh |
~375 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Im Birkengrund (22 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Total Tankstelle (34 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Kulturhaus Römerfeld (32 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Odmorište Novska Jug (38 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
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 166-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2071km 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 3h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~390 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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