In our Stockholm to Sofia EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 209 minutes, completing the 2671km route in 30h 20min. The key advantage? 10 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 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 10 charging stops compared to 20 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 30h 20min (209 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 18min
- Energy: ~470 kWh
- Distance: 2671km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
33h 49min |
30h 20min |
| Charging time: |
5h 22min |
2h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
20 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~481 kWh |
~479 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 20% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Burger King (22 min, 12% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Barbecue barn (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Clever Nordhøj (11 min, 12% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Væggerløsevej (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
EnBW Schnellladepark (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Netto / Getränke Hoffmann (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
HEM Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
SachsenEnergie City Center (18 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King Kutnohorská (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Orlen (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 13:
MOL Zeleňák - Bratislava (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 14:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (14 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Bábolna (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 17:
OMV smer Beograd (20 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 18:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 19:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 20:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Stockholm (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Ljungby Nyponvägen Trucks (13 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Tappernøje Vest (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
EnBW Schnellladepark (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 21% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
SachsenEnergie City Center (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (13 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Greenway Bory Mall (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 9:
OMV smer Beograd (32 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Bosphorus Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Tesla Model Y Long-Range Won
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range achieved a 209-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2671km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 20 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 18min vs 5h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~470 kWh vs ~590 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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