In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 77 minutes, completing the 1659km route in 17h 58min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,540 less, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 77 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023's 505km range doesn't beat the CUPRA Born 77 kWh's 422km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
Winner
CUPRA Born 77 kWh
- Total time: 17h 58min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~303 kWh
- Distance: 1659km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
17h 58min |
19h 15min |
| Charging time: |
1h 59min |
2h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~299 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
CUPRA Born 77 kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (26 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (17 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Autogrill Po Ovest (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo (12 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (27 min, 20% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (20 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Shell (24 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Cimitero monumentale di Gorizia (17 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 5:
Electra Centro Commerciale Adriatico2 (37 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 6:
IP (36 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 77-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 1659km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 2h 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~303 kWh vs ~312 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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