Which is faster from Madrid to Sofia: CUPRA Born 77 kWh or Tesla Model S 2023?

The CUPRA Born 77 kWh is faster, arriving 125 minutes sooner with 17 charging stops compared to 13 for the Tesla Model S 2023.

How many charging stops does the CUPRA Born 77 kWh need from Madrid to Sofia?

The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs 17 charging stops to complete the 2947km route from Madrid to Sofia, with a total travel time of 32h 49m.

What is the total travel time from Madrid to Sofia in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The CUPRA Born 77 kWh completes the 2947km route in 32h 49m, while the Tesla Model S 2023 takes 34h 54m.

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CUPRA Born 77 kWh vs Tesla Model S 2023: Madrid to Sofia

Which EV is faster on the 2947km route? <strong>CUPRA Born 77 kWh</strong> wins by 125 minutes with 17 charging stops.

In our Madrid to Sofia EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 125 minutes, completing the 2947km route in 32h 49min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

Despite costing 50,540 less, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 125 minutes on this route.

The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the CUPRA Born 77 kWh's 422km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Sofia → Madrid

Winner

CUPRA Born 77 kWh

Total time: 32h 49min (125 min faster)
Charging stops: 17
Charging time: 4h 8min
Energy: ~538 kWh
Distance: 2947km

Quick Comparison

Metric	CUPRA Born 77 kWh	Tesla Model S 2023
Travel time	32h 49min	34h 54min
Charging time:	4h 8min	5h 24min
Charging stops:	17	13
Energy used	~530 kWh	~528 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 23% → 51%)
Stop 2: IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 3: IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 16% → 55%)
Stop 4: Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 5: Aire de Loupian (17 min, 10% → 57%)
Stop 6: Aire de l'Arc (21 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 7: Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 8: Area di Servizio Stura Est (21 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 9: Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 10: Tesina Sud (13 min, 17% → 46%)
Stop 11: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 12: Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (10 min, 13% → 24%)
Stop 13: Petrol (10 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 14: Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (16 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 15: Tesla Supercharger (21 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 16: JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 17: Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Sofia

Tesla Model S 2023 Route

Start: Madrid (100% charge)
Stop 1: AVIA (20 min, 57% → 75%)
Stop 2: Tankstelle Petromiralles (46 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 3: ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (15 min, 10% → 24%)
Stop 4: Aire de Pia (14 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 5: Aire de Loupian (21 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 6: Supercharger Aire de Vidauban Sud (22 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 7: Supercharger Marina di Varazze (35 min, 10% → 78%)
Stop 8: Scaligera Sud (30 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 9: Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (42 min, 10% → 77%)
Stop 10: Supercharger Shell (10 min, 10% → 31%)
Stop 11: Odmorište Novska Jug (37 min, 12% → 74%)
Stop 12: Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 13: Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
Arrival: Sofia

Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won

The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 125-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2947km route. Key factors:

Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 8min vs 5h 24min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~538 kWh vs ~554 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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