In our Madrid to Athens EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 86 minutes, completing the 3176km route in 44h 11min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi e-tron GT needs only 15 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 44h 11min (86 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 4h 12min
- Energy: ~710 kWh
- Distance: 3176km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
44h 11min |
45h 37min |
| Charging time: |
4h 12min |
5h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~572 kWh |
~573 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 18% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 3:
ANDGO (11 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Loupian (14 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de l'Arc (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Conioli Sud (10 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ceriale Sud (16 min, 19% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Arda Ovest (14 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 9:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (13 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
Sangro Ovest (15 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Ewiva McGallon (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Q8 easy Via Appia (23 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 14:
Xenos (51 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (15 min, 10% → 63%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 15% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (19 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (14 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Roadhouse (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 11:
La Pioppa Ovest (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY KFC (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Via Luigi Einaudi (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
Sangro Ovest (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 15:
Ewiva McGallon (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 16:
Q8 easy Via Appia (33 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 17:
Xenos (51 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 18:
Epirus Plaza (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 19:
Elpefuture SEA Vélou pros Athína (11 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 86-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3176km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 12min vs 5h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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