In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 58 minutes, completing the 1801km route in 26h 20min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron's 432km 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 20min (58 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1801km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 18min |
26h 20min |
| Charging time: |
2h 55min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~324 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (10 min, 25% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Biedronka Sikorskiego (14 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Biedronka (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Audi Centre (62 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Maysternya Smaku (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland Sucedava (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (11 min, 10% → 40%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Hesburger Kantališkiai (27 min, 39% → 86%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (10 min, 15% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (37 min, 16% → 90%)
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Stop 5:
Elektrozaryadka 200Kvt (20 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Kaufland Sucedava (33 min, 10% → 81%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 58-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 1801km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 55min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~321 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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