Image Credits: Tesla For outright speed and acceleration, there’s no question: The Tesla wins. The Model Y leaps forward with far more aggression than the Q4, even when the latter is on its most aggressive throttle mapping. That’s not to say the Audi is slow. It, too, is properly quick. A 5.8-second zero-to-60 time is more than respectable, but the Model Y’s 4.8 clearly has it beat. Really, though, how quick does your small, family-oriented SUV need to be? In this category, ride quality is far more important, and here the Audi comes out on top. The Model Y just has a tendency to crash over every bump, the sounds of compression transmitted directly into the cabin. The Audi itself isn’t exactly a standout in this regard, especially on the 20-inch wheels that my test car rolled into my life on. (If you’re configuring your own, the 19-inch wheels are the ones to get.) However, it’s the far more pleasing choice over broken, uneven asphalt and concrete. When it comes to handling, again the Audi wins. Neither of these are the most engaging of corner carvers, but the Audi tracks with more confidence than the Tesla, which can feel a little wayward through quick transitions or when faced with broken pavement. Given the handling and ride quality, I’m calling this category for the Audi, but if you’re someone who prioritizes outright shove over all else, you might call it for Tesla. Driving Dynamics Winner: Audi Q4 E-Tron Range There can be no debate on this one: The Model Y wins. Tesla provides a 330-mile EPA estimate for the Long Range flavor of the Model Y, which drops down to 303 for the Performance trim. In my experience driving multiple Model Ys over the years, the 330-mile figure is a bit optimistic, but not far off from the truth in ideal conditions. (That is: reasonable temperatures, no headwinds, flat terrain.) Audi’s Q4 50 E-Tron Quattro, on the other hand, is rated at a relatively paltry 241 miles by the EPA, though that steps up by one whole mile if you opt for the slightly slippier Sportback trim. Step down to the Q4 40 E-Tron, which lacks all-wheel-drive, and the range figure gets a healthy bump, up to 265 miles of range. The Q4 50 Quattro has an 82-kWh battery pack. Do the math on that range and pack size and you come out to a 2.9 mi/kWh efficiency rating. In my testing of the Q4 50 Quattro, I actually scored exactly 2.9. That’s despite spending a good portion of my testing time at highway speeds, where many EVs struggle thanks to increased air resistance. So, rest assured that 241 is at least a realistic figure. And, frankly, I think it’ll be plenty for most. When it comes time to refill the battery, most folks will charge at home most of the time. But, for juicing on the go, Tesla again comes out ahead. Tesla’s supercharger network covers nearly 1,500 locations in the U.S. The Q4 E-Tron’s primary high-speed charging network is Electrify America, which now has more than 800 locations and is growing rapidly. That gap narrows if you factor in the myriad other charging networks the Audi can utilize. However, because the Model Y can also use most of those, it still comes out ahead. Range Winner: Tesla Model Y Value