In our Athens to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 50 minutes, completing the 792km route in 8h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 34min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 20min
- Energy: ~139 kWh
- Distance: 792km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 24min |
8h 34min |
| Charging time: |
1h 8min |
20min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~143 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (21 min, 42% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (25 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Technopolis (22 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Thessaloniki (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Technopolis (10 min, 12% → 45%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 50-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 792km 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 20min vs 1h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~139 kWh vs ~175 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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