In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 330 minutes, completing the 2506km route in 32h 5min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 32h 5min (330 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~376 kWh
- Distance: 2506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
32h 5min |
37h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 13min |
6h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~453 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (26 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger (22 min, 54% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Savanorių aikstè (36 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (85 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 6:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Auchan Korzó (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
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 330-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 6h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~376 kWh vs ~471 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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