In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 96 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 12h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023's 500km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 12h 39min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~193 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
12h 39min |
14h 15min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~234 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
EVSELECT (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 5:
D-1 Autopark (20 min, 14% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 96-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~193 kWh vs ~242 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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