In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 177 minutes, completing the 1690km route in 18h 15min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 15min (177 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~298 kWh
- Distance: 1690km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 12min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 38min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~304 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Gonars Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Scaligera Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 14:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Free To X Villoresi Est (16 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Metropark (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Restaurant 2050 (10 min, 16% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Free To X Villoresi Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 177-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 1690km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 3h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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