In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 36 minutes, completing the 2253km route in 28h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 28h 16min (36 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 49min
- Energy: ~417 kWh
- Distance: 2253km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 16min |
28h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 49min |
3h 26min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~406 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Les Viviers Canger (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 60% → 75%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 18% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Saugon Ouest (19 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 15% → 50%)
- Arrival: Madrid
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 2253km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 49min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~417 kWh vs ~498 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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