In our Lisbon to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 342 minutes, completing the 3502km route in 35h 52min. The key advantage? 3 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 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 35h 52min (342 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 55min
- Energy: ~525 kWh
- Distance: 3502km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 52min |
41h 34min |
| Charging time: |
2h 55min |
6h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~630 kWh |
~633 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 23% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (11 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (20 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (10 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 12:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (29 min, 32% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (16 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (21 min, 17% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Sud (91 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
Scaligera Sud (30 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (42 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 13:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
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 342-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 3502km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 55min vs 6h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~525 kWh vs ~659 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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