In our Lisbon to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 29 minutes, completing the 2736km route in 32h 44min. 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 16 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 32h 44min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 16
- Charging time: 3h 47min
- Energy: ~506 kWh
- Distance: 2736km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
32h 44min |
33h 13min |
| Charging time: |
3h 47min |
4h 9min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~492 kWh |
~494 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (11 min, 45% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 16:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Lisbon (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Castelo Branco Leste (13 min, 31% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Parking Calle Miravete (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Saugon Est (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
Les Viviers Canger (13 min, 21% → 60%)
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Stop 13:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 18:
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 29-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2736km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 16 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 47min vs 4h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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