In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 25 minutes, completing the 1658km route in 16h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 16h 53min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1658km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
| Travel time |
16h 53min |
17h 18min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Eni (12 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Osteria De'Giusti (16 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 25-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1658km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 13min vs 1h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~249 kWh vs ~285 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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