In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi e-tron GT by 72 minutes, completing the 3176km route in 42h 59min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 42h 59min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 1min
- Energy: ~559 kWh
- Distance: 3176km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
44h 11min |
42h 59min |
| Charging time: |
4h 12min |
3h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~572 kWh |
~571 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (16 min, 19% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Arda Ovest (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Sangro Ovest (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Ewiva McGallon (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Q8 easy Via Appia (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Xenos (51 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Athens
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 36% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (14 min, 11% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Lespignan Sud (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Conioli Sud (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Borgo Mascarella (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Conero Ovest (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Hotel Eden (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Q8 SS Adriatica (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 11:
Xenos (36 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Psathopyrgos dir Athen (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 72-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 3176km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 1min vs 4h 12min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~559 kWh vs ~710 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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