In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 35 minutes, completing the 2267km route in 27h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km range doesn't beat the Audi e-tron GT's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi e-tron GT needs only 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 27h 17min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 38min
- Energy: ~507 kWh
- Distance: 2267km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Audi e-tron GT |
| Travel time |
27h 52min |
27h 17min |
| Charging time: |
3h 16min |
2h 38min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~408 kWh |
~408 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 34% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (11 min, 23% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger E.Leclerc Express (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Saugon Est (30 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Relais de la Ronde (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 36% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Channel Gateway (11 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 14:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Hotelandgo Arasur (17 min, 17% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (17 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Saint-Léger Est (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 4:
Relais de la Ronde (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Jardiland (19 min, 14% → 72%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (12 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 7:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Moto Toddington Northbound (10 min, 15% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 13% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (17 min, 15% → 70%)
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Stop 12:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 19%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 35-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2267km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 38min vs 3h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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