In our Madrid to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the MINI Cooper SE 2024 by 88 minutes, completing the 2267km route in 27h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 14 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 27h 52min (88 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 16min
- Energy: ~420 kWh
- Distance: 2267km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
MINI Cooper SE 2024 |
| Travel time |
27h 52min |
29h 20min |
| Charging time: |
3h 16min |
4h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~408 kWh |
~409 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
MINI Cooper SE 2024 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 20% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Bar Restaurante Lermanda (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (16 min, 14% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger McDonald's (26 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saugon Est (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Aire du Poitou-Charentes Nord (16 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (27 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Bosgouet Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Bosc-Mesnil (23 min, 19% → 69%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 13:
Moto Toddington Northbound (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
Port of Holyhead (19 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 88-minute advantage over MINI Cooper SE 2024 on this 2267km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 4h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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