In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 32 minutes, completing the 824km route in 9h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 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 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 2min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 24min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 34min |
9h 2min |
| Charging time: |
50min |
24min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 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%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (10 min, 38% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (14 min, 14% → 64%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 32-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 824km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 24min vs 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~147 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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