In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the MG MG4 64kWh by 202 minutes, completing the 2106km route in 24h 40min. The key advantage? 8 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 24h 40min (202 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 2106km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
MG MG4 64kWh |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
28h 2min |
24h 40min |
| Charging time: |
4h 21min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
MG MG4 64kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 46% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
OMV Zemun Park (17 min, 28% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
BS Gazprom (16 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Tesco (31 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Wolkera (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Shell MOP East (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
KFC (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Kaufland (33 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
MOP Rudniki Południe (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Circle K (21 min, 21% → 68%)
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Stop 15:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 40%)
- 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 202-minute advantage over MG MG4 64kWh on this 2106km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~357 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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