In our Paris to Sofia EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 16 minutes, completing the 2163km route in 23h 57min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 11 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 23h 57min (16 min faster)
- Charging stops: 11
- Charging time: 2h 59min
- Energy: ~386 kWh
- Distance: 2163km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
23h 57min |
24h 13min |
| Charging time: |
2h 59min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat (17 min, 22% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Q1 Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
Auto & Service PIA Landsberger Straße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Walserberg Süd (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Gewerbepark Pöllan (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 8:
Odmorište Novska Jug (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- 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 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 16-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2163km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 11 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 (~386 kWh vs ~478 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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