In our Sofia to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 216 minutes, completing the 3020km route in 33h 31min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 12 charging stops compared to 22 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 33h 31min (216 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~532 kWh
- Distance: 3020km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
37h 7min |
33h 31min |
| Charging time: |
5h 56min |
2h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
22 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~544 kWh |
~543 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 (21 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 9:
Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 10:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 11:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 13:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aachener Land Nord (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 15:
Hotel Prins van Oranje (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 17:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 19:
Moto Toddington Northbound (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
IONITY Village Hotel (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 22:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 17%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (32 min, 18% → 83%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (11 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (11 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
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 216-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 3020km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 22 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 5h 56min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~532 kWh vs ~667 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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