In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 71 minutes, completing the 3028km route in 37h 23min. The key advantage? 20 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model S 2023 needs only 14 charging stops compared to 34 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 2023
- Total time: 37h 23min (71 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 5h 26min
- Energy: ~570 kWh
- Distance: 3028km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
38h 34min |
37h 23min |
| Charging time: |
6h 49min |
5h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
34 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~545 kWh |
~548 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 (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Vzhod (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Steiner-Bau (13 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Raststation Voralpenkreuz (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Smatrics Hub Suben (12 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Total Tankstelle (11 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 16:
Circle K Autohof Tennenlohe (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Haidt Nord (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Shell Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 19:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 21:
Frechen Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 22:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 23:
JBC (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Wetteren Nord (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 25:
Fastned Oostendse Baan (11 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 26:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 27:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 28:
IONITY DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge (13 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 29:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 30:
Roadchef Watford Gap Northbound (10 min, 16% → 46%)
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Stop 31:
IONITY Village Hotel (19 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 32:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 33:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 34:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 32%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Pendlerparkplatz (30 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (30 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (31 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Autohof Dachsberg (35 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger IBIS Aalst Centrum (15 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Welcome Break Services (16 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hilton Park Northbound (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 13:
Port of Holyhead (28 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 18%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model S 2023 Won
The Tesla Model S 2023 achieved a 71-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 3028km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 34 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 26min vs 6h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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