In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 28 minutes, completing the 786km route in 8h 19min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 9,060 less, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Audi e-tron GT by 28 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 2023
- Total time: 8h 19min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 31min
- Energy: ~148 kWh
- Distance: 786km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
8h 47min |
8h 19min |
| Charging time: |
51min |
31min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~141 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (13 min, 23% → 63%)
-
Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (28 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger IKEA (15 min, 13% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model S 2023 Won
The Tesla Model S 2023 achieved a 28-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 786km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 31min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~148 kWh vs ~176 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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