In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 30 minutes, completing the 2075km route in 20h 35min. The key advantage? 2 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 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 20h 35min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~311 kWh
- Distance: 2075km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
21h 5min |
20h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~373 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 11% → 51%)
- Arrival: Brussels
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% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Brussels
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 30-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 2075km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 1h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~311 kWh vs ~357 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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