In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 108 minutes, completing the 1296km route in 12h 47min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 3 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 12h 47min (108 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 52min
- Energy: ~194 kWh
- Distance: 1296km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 35min |
12h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 22min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (18 min, 14% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Páty Nord (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Backa Topola jug (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (22 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 23% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (27 min, 10% → 80%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 108-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 1296km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 52min vs 2h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~194 kWh vs ~198 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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