In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 12 minutes, completing the 821km route in 9h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 9h 22min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 821km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 22min |
9h 34min |
| Charging time: |
44min |
52min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~149 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (19 min, 21% → 75%)
-
Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (25 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Budapest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (25 min, 23% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 12-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 821km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 44min vs 52min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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