In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Kia Niro EV by 127 minutes, completing the 1616km route in 16h 15min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 15min (127 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~242 kWh
- Distance: 1616km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 22min |
16h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 2min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (49 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell (17 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Ladná směr Brno (12 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
OC Karlov (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Kardausova DC (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
SachsenEnergie City Center (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Rasthof Berstetal (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (10 min, 24% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pávov Sever (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 127-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1616km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 3h 2min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~242 kWh vs ~280 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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