In our Bucharest to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 116 minutes, completing the 1347km route in 13h 58min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 13h 58min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~202 kWh
- Distance: 1347km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 58min |
15h 54min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~242 kWh |
~244 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (14 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (18 min, 35% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Pecica Sens Nadlac (32 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Auchan Korzó (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Auchan (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 5:
EVSELECT (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 6:
D-1 Autopark (20 min, 14% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 116-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1347km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~202 kWh vs ~253 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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