In our Bern to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 25 minutes, completing the 919km route in 9h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 22min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 25min
- Energy: ~162 kWh
- Distance: 919km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 47min |
9h 22min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
25min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~165 kWh |
~165 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Hohenlohe Süd (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 25-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 919km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 25min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~162 kWh vs ~164 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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