In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 202 minutes, completing the 1670km route in 18h 15min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 15min (202 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1670km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 37min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
4h 30min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (38 min, 40% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (34 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (32 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (38 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
HPC Le Isole (34 min, 10% → 76%)
- 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 202-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 1670km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~294 kWh vs ~450 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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