In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 389 minutes, completing the 3508km route in 35h 54min. The key advantage? 3 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 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 35h 54min (389 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 43min
- Energy: ~526 kWh
- Distance: 3508km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
35h 54min |
42h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
8h 3min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~634 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (30 min, 24% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Hyper U (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Super-U (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (10 min, 16% → 54%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 29%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (25 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (18 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (44 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Conad (34 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Marina di Varazze (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Aire de Cambarette Nord (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Gigean Nord (41 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 11:
Aire du Comminges Ouest - Toulouse (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Avia (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 14:
A-62 - Tordesillas (63 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Aveiras (13 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 389-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 3508km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 8h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~526 kWh vs ~724 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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