In our Rome to Sofia EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the smart #1 Pro+ by 8 minutes, completing the 1657km route in 18h 33min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 18h 33min (8 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 12min
- Energy: ~295 kWh
- Distance: 1657km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
smart #1 Pro+ |
| Travel time |
18h 33min |
18h 41min |
| Charging time: |
2h 12min |
2h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~298 kWh |
~302 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 38% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Adige Est (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Dul Jug (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (16 min, 11% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
JP Putevi Srbije (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Sofia
smart #1 Pro+ Route
- Start: Rome (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 26% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Area di Servizio Castel Bentivoglio Est (15 min, 11% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Omnia Hotel (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 4:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (12 min, 10% → 27%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 11% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 8-minute advantage over smart #1 Pro+ on this 1657km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 12min vs 2h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~295 kWh vs ~302 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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