In our Copenhagen to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 108 minutes, completing the 2940km route in 30h 43min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 43min (108 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~518 kWh
- Distance: 2940km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
32h 31min |
30h 43min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
2h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~529 kWh |
~529 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Ostetal Nord (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
SWD Ladepark Fährstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire des Groies (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Hotel Landa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 14% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (23 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Jesteburger Straße (10 min, 30% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Münsterland West (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Ruraue West (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger N10 (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Autovía de Castilla (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Cepsa (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 13% → 56%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 108-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2940km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~518 kWh vs ~544 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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