In our Paris to Nice EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 52 minutes, completing the 931km route in 9h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 9h 9min (52 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 30min
- Energy: ~164 kWh
- Distance: 931km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
10h 1min |
9h 9min |
| Charging time: |
1h 18min |
30min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~168 kWh |
~168 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Beaune-Tailly, Merceuil (25 min, 11% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Roussillon, Roussillon (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de La Coucourde, La Coucourde (23 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (20 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Nice
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire des Chères Ouest, Les Cheres (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Coucourde, La Coucourde (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de l'Arc, Rousset (10 min, 18% → 55%)
- Arrival: Nice
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 52-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 931km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 30min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~164 kWh vs ~206 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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