In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 92 minutes, completing the 1823km route in 27h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 27h 20min (92 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 47min
- Energy: ~408 kWh
- Distance: 1823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Audi e-tron GT |
| Travel time |
28h 52min |
27h 20min |
| Charging time: |
4h 16min |
2h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~328 kWh |
~330 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 14% → 22%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (28 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (50 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (33 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Pogodna (35 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (43 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (20 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 (14 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (11 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 92-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 47min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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