In our Sofia to Helsinki EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 70 minutes, completing the 2496km route in 32h 11min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 11min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 4min
- Energy: ~439 kWh
- Distance: 2496km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
32h 11min |
33h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~449 kWh |
~450 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Niidu (11 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
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 Zemun Park (26 min, 12% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (15 min, 12% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (12 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (13 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (36 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 51%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 70-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 2496km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 4min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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