In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 96 minutes, completing the 2704km route in 32h 37min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 12 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 32h 37min (96 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 23min
- Energy: ~476 kWh
- Distance: 2704km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
34h 13min |
32h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
2h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~487 kWh |
~487 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (29 min, 45% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Moto Toddington Northbound (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (19 min, 53% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Olsze Południe (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Autohaus König (10 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's (10 min, 11% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Van der Valk (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (12 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
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 96-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2704km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 23min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~476 kWh vs ~501 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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