In our Bern to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 97 minutes, completing the 2391km route in 25h 59min. 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 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 59min (97 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 2min
- Energy: ~421 kWh
- Distance: 2391km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 36min |
25h 59min |
| Charging time: |
3h 27min |
2h 2min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~430 kWh |
~426 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Valtrompia Sud (17 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 24%)
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Stop 4:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Park Hotel Polykastro (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Shell (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 22% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
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Stop 6:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 7:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 97-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2391km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 2min vs 3h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~421 kWh vs ~443 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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