In our Vienna to Dublin EV duel, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 65 minutes, completing the 2051km route in 23h 23min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Tesla Model Y Long-Range needs only 8 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Tesla Model Y Long-Range
- Total time: 23h 23min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 34min
- Energy: ~361 kWh
- Distance: 2051km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Tesla Model Y Long-Range |
| Travel time |
24h 28min |
23h 23min |
| Charging time: |
2h 37min |
1h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~369 kWh |
~369 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (12 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Im Gewerbepark (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Raststätte Epgert (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Carpool Maasmechelen (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Moto Toddington Northbound (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Tesla Model Y Long-Range Route
- Start: Vienna (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mer McDonald's (10 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (10 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
JBC (12 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (13 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (12 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
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 65-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2051km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 34min vs 2h 37min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~361 kWh vs ~380 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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