In our Sofia to Berlin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 67 minutes, completing the 1616km route in 16h 23min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron's 432km 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 5 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 16h 23min (67 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 5min
- Energy: ~285 kWh
- Distance: 1616km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
17h 30min |
16h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 11min |
1h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~291 kWh |
~291 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Zemun Park (34 min, 12% → 78%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (17 min, 11% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
OC Karlov (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Burger King Kutnohorská (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Esso Tankstelle (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Zemun Park (14 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Győr (18 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
ČEZ Mikulášov sever (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Esso Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 67-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 1616km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 5min vs 2h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~285 kWh vs ~288 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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