In our Dublin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor by 42 minutes, completing the 3002km route in 34h 30min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor's 470km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 34h 30min (42 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 31min
- Energy: ~529 kWh
- Distance: 3002km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
34h 30min |
35h 12min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
3h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~540 kWh |
~547 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 EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 99% → 100%)
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Stop 2:
Welcome Break Corley Southbound Services (11 min, 10% → 19%)
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Stop 3:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (14 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Diksmuidestraat (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 8:
Medenbach West (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 13% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
JP Putevi Srbije (53 min, 10% → 90%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 42-minute advantage over Volvo EX90 Twin Motor on this 3002km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 31min vs 3h 42min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~529 kWh vs ~683 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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