In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the smart #1 Pro by 104 minutes, completing the 2113km route in 24h 40min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 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 (104 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 2113km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
smart #1 Pro |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
26h 24min |
24h 40min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
1h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~380 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 50% → 81%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (13 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco (16 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Wolkera (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (22 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 12:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (12 min, 10% → 59%)
- 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 104-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro on this 2113km 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 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~414 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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