In our Helsinki to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 12 minutes, completing the 3099km route in 42h 10min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 19 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 42h 10min (12 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 4h 54min
- Energy: ~574 kWh
- Distance: 3099km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
42h 10min |
42h 22min |
| Charging time: |
4h 54min |
5h 0min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~558 kWh |
~559 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (61 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Moto Toddington Northbound (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 19:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 16% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Circle K Purvciems (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (42 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 26%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 57%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 13:
Hellweg (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 15:
Fastned Gentbrugge Nord (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 16:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 18:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 21:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 12-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 3099km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 54min vs 5h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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