In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 172 minutes, completing the 2506km route in 32h 5min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 32h 5min (172 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 13min
- Energy: ~376 kWh
- Distance: 2506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 5min |
34h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 13min |
4h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~452 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 25% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (42 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP West (15 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Tesco Teplická cesta (37 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (22 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
Ledi MS (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 172-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 13min vs 4h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~376 kWh vs ~554 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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