In our Riga to Bucharest EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 140 minutes, completing the 1803km route in 26h 20min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 26h 20min (140 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~317 kWh
- Distance: 1803km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 40min |
26h 20min |
| Charging time: |
4h 30min |
2h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~325 kWh |
~325 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Jono Dailidės (41 min, 13% → 84%)
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Stop 2:
Zajazd Orchidea (21 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (21 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Legionów (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
Audi Centre (96 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 6:
Maysternya Smaku (28 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland Sucedava (34 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Galeria Mall (14 min, 10% → 43%)
- 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 140-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1803km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~317 kWh vs ~398 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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