In our Rome to Paris EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron ties with the smart #1 Pro, completing the 1423km route in 14h 57min. 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 6 charging stops compared to 7 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 14h 57min (0 min faster)
- Charging stops: 6
- Charging time: 1h 31min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1423km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
smart #1 Pro |
| Travel time |
14h 57min |
14h 57min |
| Charging time: |
1h 31min |
1h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~256 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 (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (15 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Paris
smart #1 Pro Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Est (12 min, 13% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne (10 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières (16 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Aire de Saint-Ambreuil (13 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (13 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
All vehicles completed this route in the same time, making it a tie.
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