In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 13 minutes, completing the 2223km route in 34h 49min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. 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 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 34h 49min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 17min
- Energy: ~497 kWh
- Distance: 2223km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Audi e-tron GT |
| Travel time |
35h 2min |
34h 49min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
3h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~400 kWh |
~400 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (15 min, 27% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Auto Mitric (12 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (33 min, 12% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (20 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Główna (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (30 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Neste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Sucedava (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Maysternya Smaku (35 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 3:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Diamentowa Park (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Zajazd Orchidea (28 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 7:
Jono Dailidės (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 8:
Neste Pasvalio (17 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K (10 min, 12% → 50%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 13-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2223km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 17min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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