In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model X 2023 by 305 minutes, completing the 2105km route in 24h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 24h 40min (305 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 2105km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model X 2023 |
| Travel time |
24h 40min |
29h 45min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
6h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~380 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:
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
Tesla Model X 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (31 min, 17% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (10 min, 10% → 18%)
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Stop 3:
Lajosmizse pihenőhely kelet (64 min, 13% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
AquaCity (23 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 5:
Moya (66 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
Orlen S7 (13 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 7:
Lidl Park Nad Balatonem (77 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
LKW Parkplatz (11 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 9:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (77 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 305-minute advantage over Tesla Model X 2023 on this 2105km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 6h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~435 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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