In our Bern to Lisbon EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 23 minutes, completing the 2010km route in 22h 4min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 22h 4min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 34min
- Energy: ~372 kWh
- Distance: 2010km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
22h 4min |
22h 27min |
| Charging time: |
2h 34min |
3h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~362 kWh |
~360 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de la Loire (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (25 min, 16% → 70%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Cepsa (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão leste (17 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Zac des Baterses (15 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Super U (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Lidl Avenue Salvador Allende (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 8:
Autovía de Castilla (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Cepsa (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 23-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2010km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 34min vs 3h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~372 kWh vs ~444 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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