In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 87 minutes, completing the 3136km route in 37h 12min. The key advantage? 5 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi e-tron GT needs only 14 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 37h 12min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 4h 16min
- Energy: ~701 kWh
- Distance: 3136km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
37h 12min |
38h 39min |
| Charging time: |
4h 16min |
5h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (60 min, 11% → 69%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Tesla Service Center (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Cittadella dello Sport (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Nabrigas (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
ANDGO (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Vila Sana (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Ariza Norte (14 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (10 min, 35% → 39%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (60 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Barje Sever (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
Eni Via Vetrego (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (29 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Gasparets (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 87-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3136km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 16min vs 5h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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