In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 285 minutes, completing the 2520km route in 32h 27min. The key advantage? 15 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 27min (285 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~444 kWh
- Distance: 2520km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
37h 12min |
32h 27min |
| Charging time: |
6h 28min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
23 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~454 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (13 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (43 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Blue City (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
MOP Promna-Kolonia (16 min, 15% → 60%)
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Stop 11:
Shell MOP West (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Biedronka Połomskiego (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Galeria Czarny Lew (11 min, 25% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Kaufland Wolkera (30 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 15:
Super Autómosó (18 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 16:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 18:
MOL Szatymazi nyugat (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
OMV Backa Topola jug (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 20:
OMV smer Beograd (28 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 21:
Gazprom (27 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 22:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 23:
OMV (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (32 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 285-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2520km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 6h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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