In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 by 13 minutes, completing the 789km route in 9h 11min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km range doesn't beat the Audi Q4 40 e-tron's 416km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 9h 11min (13 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 40min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 |
| Travel time |
9h 11min |
9h 24min |
| Charging time: |
40min |
51min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~143 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Athen (21 min, 17% → 66%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Athens
VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
FINES (18 min, 56% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IKEA (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 3:
Atalanti Süd (12 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 13-minute advantage over VW ID.4 Pro 2023 on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 40min vs 51min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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