In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the smart #1 Pro by 116 minutes, completing the 2506km route in 31h 56min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 9 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 31h 56min (116 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~376 kWh
- Distance: 2506km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
33h 52min |
31h 56min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~451 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 50% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (16 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka Fabryczna (31 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 25% → 63%)
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Stop 13:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Circle K (11 min, 11% → 56%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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:
Tesco (10 min, 25% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (31 min, 14% → 84%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 116-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2506km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~376 kWh vs ~491 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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