In our Prague to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 50 minutes, completing the 1780km route in 21h 48min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 21h 48min (50 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 20min
- Energy: ~313 kWh
- Distance: 1780km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
22h 38min |
21h 48min |
| Charging time: |
2h 14min |
1h 20min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~320 kWh |
~320 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Laucha (10 min, 19% → 46%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Autohof Elsinger Höhe (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Rheinlanddamm (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Moto Toddington Northbound (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 11:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Am Fieseler Werk (10 min, 12% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Tankstelle Rheinlanddamm (10 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Van der Valk (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
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 50-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1780km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 20min vs 2h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~313 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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