In our Rome to Madrid EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 56 minutes, completing the 1927km route in 20h 17min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 7 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 20h 17min (56 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 26min
- Energy: ~339 kWh
- Distance: 1927km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
21h 13min |
20h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 20min |
1h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~347 kWh |
~347 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 (24 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gigean Nord (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 15% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Palme Ouest (10 min, 22% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (16 min, 12% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 56-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 1927km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 26min vs 2h 20min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~339 kWh vs ~357 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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