In our Bern to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 87 minutes, completing the 1686km route in 18h 20min. The key advantage? 6 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 20min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 22min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1686km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 47min |
18h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 32min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lambro Sud (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Tesla Supercharger (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 61%)
- 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 87-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1686km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 22min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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