In our Paris to Riga EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 88 minutes, completing the 2089km route in 23h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 18min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 48min
- Energy: ~368 kWh
- Distance: 2089km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 46min |
23h 18min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
1h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~376 kWh |
~375 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bierset (11 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Konarzewo (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (52 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K (22 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 10:
VS Express (11 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Riga
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aachener Land Süd (10 min, 14% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Konarzewo (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Wschód (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K (18 min, 10% → 30%)
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Stop 8:
VS Express (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 88-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2089km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 48min vs 3h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~368 kWh vs ~387 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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