In our Sofia to Zagreb EV duel, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 27 minutes, completing the 787km route in 8h 26min. The key advantage? Faster charging speeds. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 50,540 less, the CUPRA Born 77 kWh beats the Tesla Model S 2023 by 27 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: 8h 26min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~144 kWh
- Distance: 787km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
CUPRA Born 77 kWh |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 26min |
8h 53min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
53min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~141 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 (18 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
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 (26 min, 10% → 33%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the CUPRA Born 77 kWh Won
The CUPRA Born 77 kWh achieved a 27-minute advantage over Tesla Model S 2023 on this 787km route. Key factors:
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~144 kWh vs ~148 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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