In our Sofia to Vilnius EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the BMW i5 eDrive40 by 33 minutes, completing the 1947km route in 22h 13min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 22h 13min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~292 kWh
- Distance: 1947km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
BMW i5 eDrive40 |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 46min |
22h 13min |
| Charging time: |
1h 56min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~350 kWh |
~350 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
BMW i5 eDrive40 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (19 min, 11% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (17 min, 21% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (22 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
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 (15 min, 25% → 70%)
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Stop 4:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Hampton by Hilton Warsaw Mokotow (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Rudniki Południe (19 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 33-minute advantage over BMW i5 eDrive40 on this 1947km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 1h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~292 kWh vs ~335 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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