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

The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 is faster, arriving 52 minutes sooner with 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the BMW i5 eDrive40.

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

The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs 13 charging stops to complete the 3513km route from Sofia to Lisbon, with a total travel time of 35h 54m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 completes the 3513km route in 35h 54m, while the BMW i5 eDrive40 takes 36h 46m.

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

Which EV is faster on the 3513km route? <strong>Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023</strong> wins by 52 minutes with 13 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 52 minutes, completing the 3513km route in 35h 54min. 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 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023

Total time: 35h 54min (52 min faster)
Charging stops: 13
Charging time: 2h 43min
Energy: ~527 kWh
Distance: 3513km

Quick Comparison

Metric	BMW i5 eDrive40	Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
Travel time	36h 46min	35h 54min
Charging time:	3h 13min	2h 43min
Charging stops:	15	13
Energy used	~632 kWh	~631 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 2: Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 3: IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 4: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Tesla Service Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 6: Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 7: IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 9: Aire de Nabrigas (13 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 10: IONITY Hyper U (13 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 11: Supercharger Super-U (15 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 12: Repsol Lopidana (12 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 13: Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 14: IONITY Cepsa (14 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 15: Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (11 min, 10% → 51%)
Arrival: Lisbon

Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV A1 (30 min, 24% → 83%)
Stop 2: Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 3: IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 4: Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 5: Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 6: Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 7: Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 8: IONITY Hyper U (10 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 9: Supercharger Super-U (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 10: Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 11: Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 11% → 50%)
Stop 12: IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 12% → 51%)
Stop 13: IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 16% → 54%)
Arrival: Lisbon

Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won

The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 52-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 3513km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 3h 13min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~527 kWh vs ~604 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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