In our Sofia to Bern EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 125 minutes, completing the 1673km route in 18h 15min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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 6 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 18h 15min (125 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 12min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1673km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
20h 20min |
18h 15min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
1h 12min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~301 kWh |
~300 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (19 min, 53% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Vega (28 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Via Carlo Cattaneo (35 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
ACW Auto-Center Visp (12 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Bern
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (10 min, 18% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Tesla Supercharger (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 6:
Free To X Villoresi Est (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 125-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1673km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 6 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 12min vs 3h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~295 kWh vs ~369 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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