In our Budapest to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 77 minutes, completing the 769km route in 7h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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: 7h 43min (77 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 769km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
9h 0min |
7h 43min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~138 kWh |
~138 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (70 min, 11% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV smer Beograd (16 min, 36% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 77-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 769km 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 27min vs 1h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~135 kWh vs ~170 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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