In our Rome to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 32 minutes, completing the 2332km route in 28h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 28h 40min (32 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 5min
- Energy: ~432 kWh
- Distance: 2332km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
28h 40min |
29h 12min |
| Charging time: |
3h 5min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~420 kWh |
~420 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (18 min, 13% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Mühlematt Ost (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (18 min, 12% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Champ Roland (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Moto Toddington Northbound (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 13:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (11 min, 26% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Nord (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Eggberg A2 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (21 min, 12% → 70%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Champ Roland (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Hilaire Cottes (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Village Hotel (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
Moto Toddington Northbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 14:
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 32-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 2332km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 5min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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