In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Kia Niro EV by 174 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 24h 40min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 24h 40min (174 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 2110km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
27h 34min |
24h 40min |
| Charging time: |
4h 22min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (13 min, 55% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (49 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (27 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Biedronka Fabryczna (41 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Circle K (18 min, 21% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 174-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 2110km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 4h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~365 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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