In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 75 minutes, completing the 2332km route in 27h 25min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 9 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 27h 25min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 51min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2332km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
28h 40min |
27h 25min |
| Charging time: |
3h 5min |
1h 51min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (18 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (18 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Champ Roland (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Toddington Northbound (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Secchia Est (10 min, 18% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Centro Shopping Serfontana (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (15 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Champ Roland (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
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 75-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2332km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 51min vs 3h 5min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~411 kWh vs ~432 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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