In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 138 minutes, completing the 2161km route in 21h 55min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 21h 55min (138 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 47min
- Energy: ~324 kWh
- Distance: 2161km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
21h 55min |
24h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 47min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (22 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 138-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2161km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 47min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~324 kWh vs ~478 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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