In our Copenhagen to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 96 minutes, completing the 2059km route in 23h 22min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 22min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~363 kWh
- Distance: 2059km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 58min |
23h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 19min |
1h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~371 kWh |
~370 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (15 min, 19% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Rüblingsheide (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
SachsenEnergie City Center (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Kardausova DC (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
OC Karlov (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Bory Mall (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
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 96-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 2059km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 3h 19min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~363 kWh vs ~367 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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