In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Volvo EX90 Twin Motor by 57 minutes, completing the 2104km route in 24h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Volvo EX90 Twin Motor's 470km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
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 (57 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 55min
- Energy: ~370 kWh
- Distance: 2104km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor |
| Travel time |
24h 57min |
25h 54min |
| Charging time: |
1h 55min |
2h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~379 kWh |
~381 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% → 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
Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (26 min, 13% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Tesco (15 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland Wolkera (16 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Shell MOP East (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (31 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (24 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 57-minute advantage over Volvo EX90 Twin Motor on this 2104km 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 2h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~370 kWh vs ~479 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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