In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 37 minutes, completing the 759km route in 7h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023's 500km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 7h 43min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~114 kWh
- Distance: 759km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
7h 43min |
8h 20min |
| Charging time: |
20min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (20 min, 24% → 77%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (21 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 37-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 759km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 20min vs 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~114 kWh vs ~143 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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