In our Riga to Sofia EV duel, the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 93 minutes, completing the 2118km route in 27h 30min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor's 470km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor
- Total time: 27h 30min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 3h 48min
- Energy: ~482 kWh
- Distance: 2118km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
29h 3min |
27h 30min |
| Charging time: |
5h 54min |
3h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~383 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
LKW Parkplatz (53 min, 27% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Głębocka (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Kamienna (15 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Moya (60 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kerekharaszti pihenő északi (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Auchan Korzó (56 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (64 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland (30 min, 20% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
Białej Floty (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Volvo Wadowscy (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's (44 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Lidl Izsáki (18 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
BIG (78 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Stop Shop (18 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Won
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor achieved a 93-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 2118km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 48min vs 5h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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