In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 83 minutes, completing the 2517km route in 25h 45min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 10 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 25h 45min (83 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 1h 59min
- Energy: ~443 kWh
- Distance: 2517km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
27h 8min |
25h 45min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
1h 59min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (23 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (11 min, 33% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 17% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Area El Canto (12 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (21 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 83-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2517km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 59min vs 3h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~443 kWh vs ~466 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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