In our Berlin to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 26 minutes, completing the 2303km route in 24h 35min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 24h 35min (26 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~426 kWh
- Distance: 2303km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
24h 35min |
25h 1min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
3h 11min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~415 kWh |
~416 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg, Porta Westfalica (12 min, 17% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Ehrenberg West, Wuppertal (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Bauer Paris Occasion, Saint-Witz (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon, Villerbon (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (11 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Magic Spielhalle, Garbsen (13 min, 12% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
Autohaus Weber, Beckum (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Remscheid West, Remscheid (15 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Bierset, Grâce-Hollogne (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest, La Sentinelle (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz, Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's, Artenay (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine, Saint-Épain (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire des Groies, Courcôme (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 10:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne, Lormont (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's, Castets (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea, Zestoa (19 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros, Villagonzalo Pedernales (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros, Milagros (12 min, 17% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 26-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2303km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 3h 11min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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