In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 130 minutes, completing the 2105km route in 24h 40min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 24h 40min (130 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 37min
- Energy: ~316 kWh
- Distance: 2105km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 40min |
26h 50min |
| Charging time: |
1h 37min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
10 |
| 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
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 55% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (36 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (38 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (46 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 130-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2105km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 37min vs 3h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~316 kWh vs ~465 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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