In our London to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 67 minutes, completing the 2446km route in 25h 41min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 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 (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~431 kWh
- Distance: 2446km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
25h 41min |
26h 48min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
2h 52min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~440 kWh |
~440 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Gentbrugge Zuid (13 min, 14% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tienbaan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
AVIA Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (31 min, 10% → 87%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
JP Putevi Srbije (15 min, 18% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
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 67-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2446km 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 2h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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