In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 11 minutes, completing the 1627km route in 18h 42min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,360 less, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 11 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023 needs only 6 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 2023
- Total time: 18h 42min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 26min
- Energy: ~306 kWh
- Distance: 1627km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
18h 53min |
18h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
2h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~294 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 (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ČEZ Bageterie Boulevard (29 min, 14% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (30 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model S 2023 Won
The Tesla Model S 2023 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1627km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 26min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~306 kWh vs ~359 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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