In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 61 minutes, completing the 3732km route in 46h 11min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 21 charging stops compared to 24 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 46h 11min (61 min faster)
- Charging stops: 21
- Charging time: 5h 43min
- Energy: ~691 kWh
- Distance: 3732km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
46h 11min |
47h 12min |
| Charging time: |
5h 43min |
6h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
21 |
24 |
| Energy used |
~672 kWh |
~673 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 (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Ehrenberg West (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Bierset (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Bauer Paris Occasion (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Fastned Aire des Groies (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 17:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 20:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 21:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (18 min, 25% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (77 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
Karczma Rzym (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (16 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 13:
Remscheid West (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (26 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY McDonald's (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 18:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 19:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 21:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 23:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 24:
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 61-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3732km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 21 stops vs 24 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 43min vs 6h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~691 kWh vs ~825 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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