In our Riga to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the BMW iX1 eDrive20 by 31 minutes, completing the 2704km route in 34h 13min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 17 charging stops compared to 18 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 34h 13min (31 min faster)
- Charging stops: 17
- Charging time: 4h 0min
- Energy: ~501 kWh
- Distance: 2704km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
BMW iX1 eDrive20 |
| Travel time |
34h 13min |
34h 44min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
4h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
17 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~487 kWh |
~486 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (29 min, 45% → 77%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Autohaus König (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Aral Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
Moto Toddington Northbound (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 17:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
BMW iX1 eDrive20 Route
- Start: Riga (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K (49 min, 36% → 88%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 25%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Olsze Południe (14 min, 13% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Walewice (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (15 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 10:
Telekom Bahnhofstraße (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned De Beerze (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 15:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (26 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 18:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 31-minute advantage over BMW iX1 eDrive20 on this 2704km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 17 stops vs 18 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 4h 0min vs 4h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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