In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 116 minutes, completing the 1653km route in 16h 56min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 56min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~248 kWh
- Distance: 1653km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
16h 56min |
18h 52min |
| Charging time: |
1h 20min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Adige Est (10 min, 17% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 22% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (14 min, 34% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Barje Jug (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
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 116-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 1653km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~248 kWh vs ~365 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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