In our Dublin to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric beats the Tesla Model Y Long-Range by 75 minutes, completing the 3002km route in 33h 15min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric needs only 7 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric
- Total time: 33h 15min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~519 kWh
- Distance: 3002km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric |
| Travel time |
34h 30min |
33h 15min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
1h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~540 kWh |
~539 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 EX60 P12 AWD Electric Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (10 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 16% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Haidt Süd (10 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (17 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (30 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric Won
The Volvo EX60 P12 AWD Electric achieved a 75-minute advantage over Tesla Model Y Long-Range on this 3002km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~519 kWh vs ~529 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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