In our Bucharest to Paris EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 36 minutes, completing the 2300km route in 24h 41min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 24h 41min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 52min
- Energy: ~426 kWh
- Distance: 2300km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
24h 41min |
25h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 52min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~414 kWh |
~415 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%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (14 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
OMV eMotion Parndorf Outlet Center (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Roggendorf (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 7:
Aigner Powerful Logistics (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Total Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
BFS Business Fleet Services (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
ATU (15 min, 16% → 56%)
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Stop 11:
McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Aire de Valmy Le Moulin (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Paris
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (29 min, 18% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
OMV DN69 (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
Páty Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Hadikgasse (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
JET Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger AVIA (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
Total Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Bonfelder Straße (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Tank & Rast Raststätte Pfalz (10 min, 11% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (25 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
Aire Reims Champagne Nord (17 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 36-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2300km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 52min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~426 kWh vs ~508 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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