In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 304 minutes, completing the 2956km route in 30h 51min. The key advantage? 16 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 28 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 51min (304 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~520 kWh
- Distance: 2956km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
35h 55min |
30h 51min |
| Charging time: |
6h 55min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
28 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~532 kWh |
~527 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 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (21 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Ricarica Limenella Nord (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 13:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Conad (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (23 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 16:
Castellaro Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (14 min, 16% → 57%)
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Stop 19:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 20:
Rue John Mac Adam (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 21:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 22:
Aire de Gasparets (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 23:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 24:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 25:
IONITY Vila Sana (34 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 26:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (18 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 27:
Zunder Avia (19 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 28:
Supercharger Estación de Servicio Repsol (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 16% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Ariza Norte (10 min, 24% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 304-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2956km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 28 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 6h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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