In our Sofia to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 18 minutes, completing the 3508km route in 35h 54min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 35h 54min (18 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 Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
35h 54min |
36h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~631 kWh |
~631 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Hyper U (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Super-U (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 18-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 3508km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 43min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~526 kWh vs ~618 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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