In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 75 minutes, completing the 1625km route in 16h 37min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 37min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 23min
- Energy: ~286 kWh
- Distance: 1625km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 52min |
16h 37min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
1h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~292 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kardausova DC (11 min, 16% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 7:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 75-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 1625km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 23min vs 2h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~286 kWh vs ~290 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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