In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 142 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 S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023's 500km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
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 (142 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 13min
- Energy: ~249 kWh
- Distance: 1658km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
16h 53min |
19h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 13min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~300 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
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
IP (36 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 142-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 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 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~249 kWh vs ~312 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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