In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 113 minutes, completing the 2165km route in 25h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 2023
- Total time: 25h 3min (113 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 36min
- Energy: ~407 kWh
- Distance: 2165km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 56min |
25h 3min |
| Charging time: |
5h 58min |
3h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~392 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (21 min, 41% → 85%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (32 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Karlsruher Straße (24 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 5:
Holzkirchen Süd (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Mühlbacherhof (40 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 7:
Dul Jug (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (20 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Einkaufszentrum (12 min, 32% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Total Relais Herrenwald (24 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (27 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle (16 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Schlosshotel Lacknerhof (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Supernova Rudnik (37 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
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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 S 2023 Won
The Tesla Model S 2023 achieved a 113-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 2165km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 36min vs 5h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~407 kWh vs ~583 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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