In our Bucharest to Athens EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 14 minutes, completing the 1140km route in 14h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the Audi e-tron GT's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi e-tron GT needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 14h 28min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~255 kWh
- Distance: 1140km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
14h 28min |
14h 42min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 22min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~205 kWh |
~205 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 27% → 36%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Studena (10 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Fines (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Shell (10 min, 28% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Petrol Studena (12 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Fines (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Skotina dir Athen (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Atalanti Süd (10 min, 19% → 46%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 14-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 1140km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 22min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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