In our Oslo to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 212 minutes, completing the 2609km route in 29h 43min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 29h 43min (212 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 3min
- Energy: ~391 kWh
- Distance: 2609km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
29h 43min |
33h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 3min |
4h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~470 kWh |
~473 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Wittstock (15 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Radeburger Straße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Greenway Bory Mall (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
McDonald's (20 min, 24% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger (17 min, 20% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Recharge Autohof Herzsprung (31 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (29 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 6:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
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 212-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2609km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 3min vs 4h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~391 kWh vs ~491 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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