In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 33 minutes, completing the 2168km route in 23h 40min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 23h 40min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 59min
- Energy: ~401 kWh
- Distance: 2168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 40min |
24h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (16 min, 14% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
P+M Mitfahrerparkplatz A8 Karlsbad (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Lidl (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Avtocestno počivališče Radovljica Jug (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (22 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Sindelfinger Wald (10 min, 14% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Euro Rastpark (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 5:
Hofoldinger Forst Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Smatrics Lidl (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (40 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (24 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (29 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 33-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2168km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 59min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~401 kWh vs ~479 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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