In our London to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the CUPRA Born 77 kWh by 87 minutes, completing the 2444km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 41min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~430 kWh
- Distance: 2444km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 8min |
25h 41min |
| Charging time: |
3h 12min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~440 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (12 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tienbaan (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (12 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
EWE Go McDonald's (14 min, 11% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (35 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (18 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Carpoolparking (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger MAXI Autohof (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
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 CUPRA Born 77 kWh on this 2444km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 3h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~430 kWh vs ~446 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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