In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 279 minutes, completing the 2127km route in 24h 57min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 57min (279 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~374 kWh
- Distance: 2127km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 36min |
24h 57min |
| Charging time: |
5h 46min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~383 kWh |
~379 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 (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
BS Gazprom Zmaj 1 (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 18% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
BS Gazprom (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (20 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Kerekharaszti pihenő déli (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 8:
Super Autómosó (63 min, 13% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Kaufland Wolkera (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Biedronka Lotników (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Biedronka Połomskiego (16 min, 11% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Shell MOP East (22 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
KFC (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
Orlen Wawrzyńca Surowieckiego (10 min, 24% → 53%)
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Stop 15:
Kaufland (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 16:
MOP Rudniki Południe (21 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 17:
Norfa XL (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 19:
Cafe Baltica (12 min, 11% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
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:
Lakeside (17 min, 12% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 279-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 2127km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 5h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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