In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 41 minutes, completing the 1615km route in 16h 23min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 23min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~284 kWh
- Distance: 1615km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
16h 23min |
17h 4min |
| Charging time: |
1h 5min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 41-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1615km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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