In our Prague to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 40 minutes, completing the 1343km route in 14h 7min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 14h 7min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 53min
- Energy: ~236 kWh
- Distance: 1343km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
14h 7min |
14h 47min |
| Charging time: |
53min |
1h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~242 kWh |
~243 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (10 min, 26% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
OMV DN69 (13 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (21 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 4:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (15 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Gavana (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 40-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1343km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 53min vs 1h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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