In our Bucharest to Budapest EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 8 minutes, completing the 824km route in 9h 22min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km 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 (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 44min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 824km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Audi e-tron GT |
| Travel time |
9h 30min |
9h 22min |
| Charging time: |
45min |
44min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (14 min, 27% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Giarmata Sens Arad (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (19 min, 21% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (25 min, 10% → 79%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 8-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 824km 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 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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