In our Vienna to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 66 minutes, completing the 1005km route in 10h 7min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 10h 7min (66 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~151 kWh
- Distance: 1005km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
10h 7min |
11h 13min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~181 kWh |
~182 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 49% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Auchan Korzó (51 min, 31% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Won
The Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 achieved a 66-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1005km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 1h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~151 kWh vs ~189 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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