In our Rome to Lisbon EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 34 minutes, completing the 2517km route in 27h 8min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 27h 8min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 11min
- Energy: ~466 kWh
- Distance: 2517km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
27h 8min |
27h 42min |
| Charging time: |
3h 11min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~453 kWh |
~452 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (10 min, 21% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Garonne (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Super-U (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 11:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (23 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Parcheggio del Cimitero (16 min, 12% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Sant'Ilario Nord (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Castellaro Nord (19 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Lespignan Nord (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Ibis Budget (30 min, 11% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Aire de Lacq Audejos Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 13:
Avenida Juan Pablo II (15 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Hotel Lusitânia (14 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 15:
Área de serviço Vila Velha Ródão oeste (20 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 34-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2517km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 11min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~466 kWh vs ~556 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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