In our Sofia to Prague EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range by 36 minutes, completing the 1286km route in 12h 45min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 45min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 46min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1286km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range |
| Travel time |
12h 45min |
13h 21min |
| Charging time: |
46min |
1h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~231 kWh |
~232 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% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
B.C.S. (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Prague
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% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
B.C.S. (13 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Prague
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 36-minute advantage over Volvo EX30 Single Motor Extended Range on this 1286km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 46min vs 1h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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