In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh by 51 minutes, completing the 2119km route in 24h 57min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 57min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~373 kWh
- Distance: 2119km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
25h 48min |
24h 57min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~381 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (12 min, 55% → 78%)
-
Stop 2:
Ledi MS (19 min, 10% → 80%)
-
Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 55%)
-
Stop 4:
Tesco (11 min, 20% → 64%)
-
Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (14 min, 10% → 43%)
-
Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 53%)
-
Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 16% → 59%)
-
Stop 8:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (25 min, 10% → 82%)
-
Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (29 min, 10% → 75%)
-
Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
-
Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 3:
Tesco (12 min, 24% → 64%)
-
Stop 4:
Biedronka Lotników (14 min, 10% → 49%)
-
Stop 5:
Shell MOP East (10 min, 10% → 48%)
-
Stop 6:
Lakeside (17 min, 12% → 65%)
-
Stop 7:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 71%)
-
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 51-minute advantage over Hyundai IONIQ 5 77kWh on this 2119km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~373 kWh vs ~382 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons