In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 by 259 minutes, completing the 2131km route in 24h 57min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 24h 57min (259 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~375 kWh
- Distance: 2131km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 16min |
24h 57min |
| Charging time: |
5h 53min |
1h 55min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~384 kWh |
~379 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (38 min, 40% → 96%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Tesco Extra (39 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Połomskiego (21 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (35 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 8:
HPC Autogala Volvo (37 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 9:
Biedronka (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (32 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Cafe Baltica (17 min, 10% → 42%)
- 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 259-minute advantage over Mercedes-Benz EQV 300 on this 2131km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 55min vs 5h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~375 kWh vs ~574 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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