In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi e-tron GT by 56 minutes, completing the 2265km route in 26h 21min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 21min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 54min
- Energy: ~399 kWh
- Distance: 2265km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 17min |
26h 21min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
1h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~408 kWh |
~407 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (17 min, 17% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Jardiland (19 min, 14% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 15% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (15 min, 15% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (20 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 3:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Parcé-sur-Sarthe Est (10 min, 35% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 15% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 21%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 56-minute advantage over Audi e-tron GT on this 2265km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 54min vs 2h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~399 kWh vs ~507 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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