In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 73 minutes, completing the 2320km route in 28h 4min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 28h 4min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 40min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 2320km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
29h 17min |
28h 4min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
1h 40min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~418 kWh |
~417 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:
IONITY Maidstone (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rely (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Mühlematt West (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Secchia Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (11 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Baralle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Reims Champagne Sud (12 min, 16% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Sonnenberg West (10 min, 19% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (10 min, 20% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (14 min, 15% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (13 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 73-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2320km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 40min vs 2h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~408 kWh vs ~429 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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