In our Sofia to Tallinn EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the CUPRA Born 77 kWh by 92 minutes, completing the 2422km route in 29h 10min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 10min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~426 kWh
- Distance: 2422km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 42min |
29h 10min |
| Charging time: |
3h 25min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~436 kWh |
~434 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 Zemun Park (29 min, 16% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (18 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland Wolkera (13 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP East (15 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Lakeside (30 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
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:
Wodny Park Warszawianka (17 min, 11% → 68%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Tallinn
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 92-minute advantage over CUPRA Born 77 kWh on this 2422km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~426 kWh vs ~442 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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