In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 14 minutes, completing the 1295km route in 14h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 3,360 less, the Tesla Model S 2023 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 14 minutes on this route.
The Tesla Model S 2023 needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model S 2023
- Total time: 14h 35min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 42min
- Energy: ~244 kWh
- Distance: 1295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model S 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 49min |
14h 35min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
1h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~235 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bory Mall (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model S 2023 Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
ZSE Motor-Car Mercedes-Benz (15 min, 29% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Auchan (36 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger IKEA (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (16 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model S 2023 Won
The Tesla Model S 2023 achieved a 14-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1295km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 42min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~244 kWh vs ~286 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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