Which is faster from Sofia to Dublin: BMW i5 eDrive40 or Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023?

The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 is faster, arriving 43 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the BMW i5 eDrive40.

How many charging stops does the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 need from Sofia to Dublin?

The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs 12 charging stops to complete the 3018km route from Sofia to Dublin, with a total travel time of 33h 12m.

What is the total travel time from Sofia to Dublin in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 completes the 3018km route in 33h 12m, while the BMW i5 eDrive40 takes 33h 55m.

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BMW i5 eDrive40 vs Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023: Sofia to Dublin

Which EV is faster on the 3018km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023</strong> wins by 43 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 43 minutes, completing the 3018km route in 33h 12min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Dublin → Sofia

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Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023

Total time: 33h 12min (43 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 2h 20min
Energy: ~453 kWh
Distance: 3018km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
Travel time	33h 55min	33h 12min
Charging time:	2h 47min	2h 20min
Charging stops:	14	12
Energy used	~543 kWh	~543 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 2: Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 3: Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 4: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (12 min, 13% → 58%)
Stop 5: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 6: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 7: IONITY Haidt Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 8: OBI Markt (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 9: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (11 min, 11% → 55%)
Stop 10: Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 11: IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 12: Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (18 min, 11% → 68%)
Stop 13: Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (15 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 14: Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
Arrival: Dublin

Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV A1 (24 min, 24% → 78%)
Stop 2: IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 3: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 13% → 52%)
Stop 4: eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 11% → 50%)
Stop 5: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (10 min, 16% → 56%)
Stop 6: PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 7: Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 8: JBC (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 9: ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (11 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 12: Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
Arrival: Dublin

Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won

The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 43-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 3018km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 20min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~453 kWh vs ~519 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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