In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 77 minutes, completing the 3016km route in 33h 31min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~531 kWh
- Distance: 3016km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
33h 31min |
34h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
3h 39min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~543 kWh |
~544 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 56% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (16 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Raststation Gralla Ost (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (11 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle Aschaffenburger Straße (13 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Channel Gateway (10 min, 24% → 57%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (20 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 22%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 77-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 3016km 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 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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