In our Sofia to Budapest EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 5 minutes, completing the 763km route in 8h 15min. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,540 less, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 5 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: 8h 15min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 763km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 15min |
8h 20min |
| Charging time: |
49min |
48min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~137 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (29 min, 16% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Auchan Korzó (21 min, 10% → 29%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 5-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 763km route. Key factors:
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~139 kWh vs ~144 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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