In our Belgrade to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 50 minutes, completing the 595km route in 8h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron's 432km 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 1 charging stops compared to 2 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 8h 20min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 1
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~105 kWh
- Distance: 595km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 10min |
8h 20min |
| Charging time: |
55min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
1 |
| Energy used |
~107 kWh |
~107 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (10 min, 37% → 47%)
-
Stop 2:
Kaufland (45 min, 13% → 62%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (27 min, 49% → 79%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 50-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 595km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 1 stops vs 2 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~105 kWh vs ~106 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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