In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 217 minutes, completing the 1668km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 20min (217 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1668km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 57min |
18h 20min |
| Charging time: |
4h 30min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~300 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (10 min, 63% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Galbusera Tre Marie (31 min, 16% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
Tesina Sud (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (30 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Dul Jug (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (33 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (41 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 31%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 217-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 1668km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~294 kWh vs ~449 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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