In our Paris to Helsinki EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 13 minutes, completing the 2485km route in 32h 23min. 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 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 32h 23min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 45min
- Energy: ~460 kWh
- Distance: 2485km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
32h 23min |
32h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 45min |
3h 49min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~447 kWh |
~451 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Bierset (11 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
OBI (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Irxleben (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Autohaus König (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Konarzewo (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Karczma Rzym (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Kaufland (52 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K (22 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 10:
VS Express (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Neste Lucavsala (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 12:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Q8 Le Rœulx Sud (10 min, 32% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shell Eupen (16 min, 14% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Lichtendorf Süd (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rastplatz Fuchsgrund Süd (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aral Hansestraße (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
McDonald's Euro Rastpark Theeßen (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Konarzewo (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Karczma Rzym (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Olsze Południe (42 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 11:
Vilniaus (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
Girelė (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 13:
Neste Lucavsala (20 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 14:
Neste Niidu (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 38%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 13-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2485km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 45min vs 3h 49min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~460 kWh vs ~549 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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