In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 114 minutes, completing the 1295km route in 12h 55min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 4 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 12h 55min (114 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 6min
- Energy: ~228 kWh
- Distance: 1295km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
14h 49min |
12h 55min |
| Charging time: |
2h 58min |
1h 6min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~233 kWh |
~232 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 Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bábolna (10 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (13 min, 26% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 114-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1295km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 6min vs 2h 58min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~228 kWh vs ~286 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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