In our Madrid to Vilnius EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 43 minutes, completing the 3339km route in 35h 52min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 18 charging stops compared to 21 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 35h 52min (43 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 4h 32min
- Energy: ~618 kWh
- Distance: 3339km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
35h 52min |
36h 35min |
| Charging time: |
4h 32min |
5h 14min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
21 |
| Energy used |
~601 kWh |
~601 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Restaurante Jundiz (17 min, 18% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger N10 (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Carrefour Valenciennes (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
NORMA (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 14:
MOP Koryta (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 15:
MOP Targowa Górka (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Niesułków (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 17:
Biedronka Fabryczna (28 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 18:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Briviesca Sur (10 min, 26% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Aire Fontbelleau Bayonne Paris (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger N10 (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Aire de Service de Fontaine Colette (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Vémars Est (18 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Carrefour Valenciennes (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
OBI (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Autohaus Weber (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Auetal Süd (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 15:
EnBW Schnellladepark (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 16:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 17:
MOP Konarzewo (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 18:
MOP Lądek (11 min, 15% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Niesułków (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 20:
HPC Autogala Volvo (34 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 21:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (32 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Vilnius
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 43-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 3339km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 21 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 32min vs 5h 14min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~618 kWh vs ~738 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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