In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 69 minutes, completing the 1625km route in 17h 33min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,540 less, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 69 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: 17h 33min (69 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1625km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 33min |
18h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 19min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~294 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (10 min, 19% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (14 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (23 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (29 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 69-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1625km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 2h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~306 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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