In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ by 98 minutes, completing the 2105km route in 24h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 57min (98 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~371 kWh
- Distance: 2105km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
26h 35min |
24h 57min |
| Charging time: |
3h 33min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ 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 (32 min, 13% → 81%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Lotników (22 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP East (21 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Lakeside (33 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (37 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 9:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- 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 98-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQB 250+ on this 2105km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 3h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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