In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi e-tron GT by 70 minutes, completing the 2817km route in 33h 13min. 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 11 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 13min (70 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 19min
- Energy: ~496 kWh
- Distance: 2817km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 23min |
33h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 21min |
2h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~507 kWh |
~506 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 27% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (14 min, 21% → 66%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (35 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 14% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Mořice Bistro (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Gewerbepark Stadlau (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Electrip Le Valli Di Carnia (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 14:
Adige Ovest (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 15:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Rome
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (14 min, 12% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka Fabryczna (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel Górski (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dobieszowice Zachód (13 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Mořice Bistro (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Tankstelle (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Ledra Ovest (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (10 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 70-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 2817km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 19min vs 3h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~496 kWh vs ~630 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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