In our Belgrade to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 93 minutes, completing the 2535km route in 26h 15min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 15min (93 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~446 kWh
- Distance: 2535km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 48min |
26h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 17min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~456 kWh |
~456 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Belgrade (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (14 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Brescia Est (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
ANDGO (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
Zunder Avia (10 min, 10% → 51%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 93-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2535km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 3h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~446 kWh vs ~469 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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