In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi e-tron GT by 110 minutes, completing the 3732km route in 43h 53min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 15 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 43h 53min (110 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 33min
- Energy: ~657 kWh
- Distance: 3732km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
45h 43min |
43h 53min |
| Charging time: |
5h 17min |
3h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~672 kWh |
~671 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 27% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (75 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
Bauer Paris Occasion (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest (11 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle Aachener Straße 1100 (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Q8 Le Rœulx Nord (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Bauer Paris Occasion (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
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 110-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 3732km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 33min vs 5h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~657 kWh vs ~835 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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