In our Sofia to Paris EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 72 minutes, completing the 2174km route in 22h 2min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on August 15, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 22h 2min (72 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~383 kWh
- Distance: 2174km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
23h 14min |
22h 2min |
| Charging time: |
2h 43min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~391 kWh |
~389 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Emmezeta Jankomir (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Samerberg Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Stadtbäcker Scharold (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Keskastel Est (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
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% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Sever (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Genussplatzl Eben - Imbiss, Fleisch & Wurst (10 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (11 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark A8 (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Keskastel Est (10 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (10 min, 11% → 53%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 72-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2174km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 43min vs 2h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~383 kWh vs ~402 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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