In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 40 minutes, completing the 1289km route in 12h 55min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 55min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~227 kWh
- Distance: 1289km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
12h 55min |
13h 35min |
| Charging time: |
1h 6min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~233 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 (13 min, 26% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (41 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
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 40-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range 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.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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