In our Brussels to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 113 minutes, completing the 2785km route in 28h 42min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 42min (113 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 21min
- Energy: ~490 kWh
- Distance: 2785km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
30h 35min |
28h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 52min |
2h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~501 kWh |
~500 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (12 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Park Hotel Polykastro (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Shell (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Globus Baumarkt (12 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Mer McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
OMV Tankstelle (11 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 6:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 26% → 85%)
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Stop 8:
Makpetrol A1 (20 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 9:
Skotina dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 113-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2785km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 21min vs 3h 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~490 kWh vs ~515 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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