In our Budapest to Bucharest EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 6 minutes, completing the 822km route in 9h 27min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km 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 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 9h 27min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 43min
- Energy: ~184 kWh
- Distance: 822km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 27min |
9h 33min |
| Charging time: |
43min |
45min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~148 kWh |
~148 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (19 min, 17% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (24 min, 10% → 78%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (16 min, 19% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 6-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 822km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 43min vs 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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