In our Helsinki to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 338 minutes, completing the 2554km route in 32h 27min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 27min (338 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 33min
- Energy: ~450 kWh
- Distance: 2554km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
38h 5min |
32h 27min |
| Charging time: |
6h 30min |
2h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~460 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rimi Niidu (12 min, 40% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (100 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 3:
Techasas (22 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka (34 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
Puławska (49 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 6:
Mostostal Kraków Blokowa (41 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 7:
Tesco Cukrovarská (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Shell (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Tesco Extra (27 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Zemun Park (40 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 11:
Stop Shop (23 min, 10% → 54%)
- 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 338-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2554km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 6h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~450 kWh vs ~564 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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