In our Dublin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 87 minutes, completing the 3002km route in 34h 30min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 34h 30min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 31min
- Energy: ~529 kWh
- Distance: 3002km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
34h 30min |
35h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
3h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~540 kWh |
~540 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (14 min, 13% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
E-Maxx Ladepark (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Seidl Confiserie (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (12 min, 60% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Aushopping (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (13 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
AVIA Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 15:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 17:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 87-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 3002km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 31min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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