In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 75 minutes, completing the 2253km route in 27h 1min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 1min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 41min
- Energy: ~397 kWh
- Distance: 2253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 16min |
27h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
1h 41min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~404 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Les Viviers Canger (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (15 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 15% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (12 min, 12% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 75-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 41min vs 2h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~397 kWh vs ~417 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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