In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the CUPRA Born 77 kWh by 97 minutes, completing the 3019km route in 33h 31min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 31min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~532 kWh
- Distance: 3019km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
35h 8min |
33h 31min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
2h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~543 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 A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Robert-Bosch-Straße (13 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Diksmuidestraat (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (23 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (32 min, 18% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 97-minute advantage over CUPRA Born 77 kWh on this 3019km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~532 kWh vs ~551 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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