In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 37 minutes, completing the 792km route in 8h 56min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,540 less, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 37 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the CUPRA Born 77 kWh's 422km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 8h 56min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 792km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 56min |
9h 33min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~143 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 50% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Technopolis (14 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Skotina dir Thessaloniki (17 min, 15% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Monastiriou (59 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 37-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 792km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~149 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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