In our Helsinki to Rome EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 35 minutes, completing the 2825km route in 34h 45min. 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 15 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 34h 45min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 46min
- Energy: ~523 kWh
- Distance: 2825km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
34h 45min |
35h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 46min |
4h 21min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~509 kWh |
~508 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (16 min, 11% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (23 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (32 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Fabryczna (13 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Hotel Górski (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Uniwar P1 (16 min, 12% → 55%)
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Stop 8:
Teplárny Brno Olympia DC (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Tankstelle Breitenleer Straße Ost (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 10:
F. Leitner (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Electra Pizza Plus (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Smatrics Eurospar (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Adige Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 25% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (42 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 5:
Blue City (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel Górski (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Woźniki Zachód (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Uniwar P1 (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 9:
Signalbau (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Shell (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
OMV Raststation Bad Fischau (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
Ehemaliger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Electra Pizza Plus (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Ledra Ovest (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Centro Commerciale Porte di Mestre (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 16:
Castel Bentivoglio Ovest (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 17:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 18:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 48%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 35-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2825km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 46min vs 4h 21min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~523 kWh vs ~625 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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