In our Berlin to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 120 minutes, completing the 1675km route in 17h 48min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 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 5 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 17h 48min (120 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 9min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1675km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
19h 48min |
17h 48min |
| Charging time: |
3h 5min |
1h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~302 kWh |
~301 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (14 min, 47% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (20 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (35 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 7:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (37 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (11 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 72%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 120-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1675km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 9min vs 3h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~295 kWh vs ~370 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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