In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 51 minutes, completing the 1289km route in 13h 44min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 51 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.
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 13h 44min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1289km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
13h 44min |
14h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 57min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (16 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (33 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (15 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 51-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1289km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~242 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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