In our Vilnius to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 224 minutes, completing the 1956km route in 22h 23min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023
- Total time: 22h 23min (224 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~293 kWh
- Distance: 1956km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
22h 23min |
26h 7min |
| Charging time: |
1h 41min |
4h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~352 kWh |
~354 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model 3 Long-Range Highland 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 19% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
KOMO (10 min, 29% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco Teplická cesta (16 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (19 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
OMV A1 (36 min, 10% → 86%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Vilnius (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Pocztowa (17 min, 14% → 29%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (75 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
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 224-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1956km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 4h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~293 kWh vs ~368 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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