In our Bucharest to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 68 minutes, completing the 1886km route in 20h 11min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 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 6 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 11min (68 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 17min
- Energy: ~332 kWh
- Distance: 1886km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 19min |
20h 11min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~339 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (14 min, 24% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Timisoara (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (10 min, 11% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
JET Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Migrol Service (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV (18 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Raststation Strengberg (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Burger King (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Migrol (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 68-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 1886km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 17min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~332 kWh vs ~336 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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