In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 48 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 21h 55min. The key advantage? 3 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 21h 55min (48 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 43min |
21h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 1min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (12 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Lidl (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 23% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (22 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Engie Aire de Brumath Ouest (17 min, 12% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Electra Jimmy's Fun Park (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Smatrics Lidl (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 13% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 48-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2162km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 2h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~324 kWh vs ~372 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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