In our Helsinki to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 80 minutes, completing the 2347km route in 29h 55min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 29h 55min (80 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 22min
- Energy: ~413 kWh
- Distance: 2347km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
31h 15min |
29h 55min |
| Charging time: |
3h 37min |
2h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~422 kWh |
~422 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (61 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
TotalEnergies Autohof (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Hohenlohe Nord (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 20% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K (58 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Dopiewiec (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
mblty ROSI'S Autohof (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Autohof Schwabach West (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Empfinger Hof (12 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 80-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2347km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 22min vs 3h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~413 kWh vs ~434 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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