In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 188 minutes, completing the 2161km route in 21h 55min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 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 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 21h 55min (188 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 2161km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 55min |
25h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
3h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~392 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
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 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 188-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2161km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~324 kWh vs ~407 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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