In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 13 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 18h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on August 31, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 18h 2min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 14min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
18h 2min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 14min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (19 min, 69% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Novate Nord (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Free To X Villoresi Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 13-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~294 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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