In our Sofia to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Fiat 500e 42kWh by 177 minutes, completing the 1681km route in 17h 5min. The key advantage? 11 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 6 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 5min (177 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~296 kWh
- Distance: 1681km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Fiat 500e 42kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 2min |
17h 5min |
| Charging time: |
3h 37min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~303 kWh |
~299 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Fiat 500e 42kWh Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (11 min, 30% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Lapovo sever (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
OMV BS Bubanj Potok (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Dobrinci (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Odmorište Rastovica Sjever (10 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Odmorište Novska Sjever (21 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (12 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Lom west (Ljubljana - Koper) (19 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Gonars Nord (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (10 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Eni (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Cantagallo Ovest (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
Ristorante Goyo (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
Giove Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 177-minute advantage over Fiat 500e 42kWh on this 1681km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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