In our Sofia to Athens EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 27 minutes, completing the 789km route in 9h 6min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Audi e-tron GT's 389km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Audi e-tron GT needs only 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 9h 6min (27 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 35min
- Energy: ~176 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Audi e-tron GT |
| Travel time |
9h 33min |
9h 6min |
| Charging time: |
1h 3min |
35min |
| Charging stops: |
4 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~142 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fines (10 min, 50% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Skotina dir Athen (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 3:
Shell (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Atalanti Süd (16 min, 14% → 49%)
- Arrival: Athens
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Korinos dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 2:
Shell (17 min, 10% → 64%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 27-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 35min vs 1h 3min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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