In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 123 minutes, completing the 2510km route in 32h 27min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron's 432km range doesn't beat the Tesla Model Y Long-Range's 426km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
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: 32h 27min (123 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~442 kWh
- Distance: 2510km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 30min |
32h 27min |
| Charging time: |
4h 32min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~452 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 29% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (21 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (29 min, 34% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
Blue City (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Shell MOP West (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Centrum Zakupowe Jan (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Tesco Teplická cesta (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 10:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 11:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
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 (32 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Połomskiego (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Tesco Teplická cesta (18 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 6:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 123-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 2510km 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 2h 33min vs 4h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~442 kWh vs ~447 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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