In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 30 minutes, completing the 789km route in 9h 11min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,540 less, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 30 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.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 9h 11min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~144 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 11min |
9h 41min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Athen (21 min, 16% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Shell Lagkada (19 min, 39% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
SEA Almyrou Nótos (63 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 30-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~144 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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