In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 17 minutes, completing the 2105km route in 24h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 24h 40min (17 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 Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 40min |
24h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~379 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Lakeside (17 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 17-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 2105km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 1h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~371 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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