In our Prague to Sofia EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron by 21 minutes, completing the 1289km route in 13h 45min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron's 432km range doesn't beat the Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 13h 45min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~239 kWh
- Distance: 1289km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
| Travel time |
13h 45min |
14h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 58min |
2h 15min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~232 kWh |
~233 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Mosonmagyaróvár Süd (16 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 3:
OMV smer Beograd (45 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Prague (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OC Karlov (10 min, 60% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Győr (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 4:
OMV smer Beograd (56 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 21-minute advantage over Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron on this 1289km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 15min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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