In our Rome to Oslo EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID. Buzz Pro LR by 30 minutes, completing the 2435km route in 28h 54min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 8, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 28h 54min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 0min
- Energy: ~451 kWh
- Distance: 2435km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR |
| Travel time |
28h 54min |
29h 24min |
| Charging time: |
3h 0min |
3h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~438 kWh |
~439 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Cantagallo Est (10 min, 13% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (15 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Isarco Est / Eisack Ost (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Langenbruck A9 (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Hecht Einrichtungen (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
TotalEnergies Autohof (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 11:
Burger King (11 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 12:
Fastned Barbecue barn (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Importgatan (15 min, 12% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Oslo
VW ID. Buzz Pro LR Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Via del Lago (16 min, 18% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Povegliano Est (10 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 3:
Paganella Est (16 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Restaurant Gut Rettenberg am Golfplatz (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Langenbruck A9 (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 7:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Frankenwald Ost (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger Leipzig Flughafen (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Groß Kreutz (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger SB Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 12:
HEM Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
Burger King (14 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Fastned Barbecue barn (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
Supercharger Vikingagrillen (17 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 17:
Shell Svinesundparken (10 min, 10% → 39%)
- Arrival: Oslo
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 30-minute advantage over VW ID. Buzz Pro LR on this 2435km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 0min vs 3h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~451 kWh vs ~538 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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