In our Sofia to Amsterdam EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 80 minutes, completing the 2120km route in 21h 11min. The key advantage? 5 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 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 21h 11min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~318 kWh
- Distance: 2120km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 31min |
21h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
1h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~382 kWh |
~382 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Rastplatz Helderloh (13 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (24 min, 24% → 78%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle Bergische Landstraße (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Amsterdam
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 80-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2120km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~318 kWh vs ~392 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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