In our Dublin to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 50 minutes, completing the 1484km route in 19h 38min. The key advantage? 2 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 5 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 19h 38min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 57min
- Energy: ~261 kWh
- Distance: 1484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 28min |
19h 38min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
57min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Birmingham Armada (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Toddington Southbound (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rely (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Galerie Chateaufarine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (10 min, 13% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Rely (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (13 min, 18% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Langres Perrogney (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 50-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 1484km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 7 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 57min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~261 kWh vs ~265 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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