In our Lisbon to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 72 minutes, completing the 2010km route in 20h 42min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 42min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~354 kWh
- Distance: 2010km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 54min |
20h 42min |
| Charging time: |
2h 31min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~362 kWh |
~360 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Turismo (10 min, 16% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Autovía de Castilla (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Super U (27 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Lidl (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lyon-Dagneux (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Backstage Pub (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Cepsa (11 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Area El Canto (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (10 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Super U (26 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Lyon-Dagneux (12 min, 31% → 67%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 72-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2010km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 32min vs 2h 31min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~354 kWh vs ~372 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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