In our Bucharest to Sofia EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 11 minutes, completing the 347km route in 5h 8min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
Despite costing 51,659 less, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 11 minutes on this route.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 0 charging stops compared to 1 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
VW ID.4 Pro 2023
- Total time: 5h 8min (11 min faster)
- Charging stops: 0
- Charging time: 0min
- Energy: ~61 kWh
- Distance: 347km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
5h 19min |
5h 8min |
| Charging time: |
10min |
0min |
| Charging stops: |
1 |
0 |
| Energy used |
~62 kWh |
~62 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl (10 min, 76% → 83%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
- Charging stop details available in interactive view below
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 11-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 347km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 0 stops vs 1 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 0min vs 10min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~61 kWh vs ~77 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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