In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Kia Niro EV by 132 minutes, completing the 1665km route in 16h 53min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 53min (132 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~250 kWh
- Distance: 1665km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Kia Niro EV |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
19h 5min |
16h 53min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
1h 13min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~298 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Kia Niro EV Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (14 min, 55% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (24 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (13 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (23 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Etrusco (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (19 min, 69% → 89%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
Osteria De'Giusti (12 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 132-minute advantage over Kia Niro EV on this 1665km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 2h 59min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~250 kWh vs ~288 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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