Which is faster from Sofia to Brussels: Audi Q4 40 e-tron or Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55?

The Audi Q4 40 e-tron is faster, arriving 78 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55.

How many charging stops does the Audi Q4 40 e-tron need from Sofia to Brussels?

The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2076km route from Sofia to Brussels, with a total travel time of 21h 55m.

What is the total travel time from Sofia to Brussels in an EV?

The travel time depends on the EV. The Audi Q4 40 e-tron completes the 2076km route in 21h 55m, while the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 takes 23h 13m.

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Audi Q4 40 e-tron vs Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55: Sofia to Brussels

Which EV is faster on the 2076km route? <strong>Audi Q4 40 e-tron</strong> wins by 78 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Brussels EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 78 minutes, completing the 2076km route in 21h 55min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

⚠️ Route direction matters! Charging stops may differ. See reverse direction: Brussels → Sofia

Winner

Audi Q4 40 e-tron

Total time: 21h 55min (78 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 2h 33min
Energy: ~384 kWh
Distance: 2076km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Audi Q4 40 e-tron	Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55
Travel time	21h 55min	23h 13min
Charging time:	2h 33min	3h 48min
Charging stops:	12	14
Energy used	~374 kWh	~374 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
Stop 2: OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
Stop 3: Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 4: Emmezeta Jankomir (14 min, 10% → 49%)
Stop 5: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (10 min, 10% → 37%)
Stop 6: Shell Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 38%)
Stop 7: Aigner Powerful Logistics (14 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Porsche Zentrum Regensburg (13 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 9: Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 10: Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 11: Raststätte Epgert (10 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 12: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (13 min, 10% → 46%)
Arrival: Brussels

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (19 min, 53% → 77%)
Stop 2: OMV A1 (28 min, 10% → 62%)
Stop 3: Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 69%)
Stop 4: Emmezeta Jankomir (21 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 5: Shell Tankstelle Shopping City Seiersberg (13 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 6: Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 7: Aigner Powerful Logistics (15 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 8: IONITY Bayerischer Wald Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 9: Mer McDonald's (13 min, 10% → 42%)
Stop 10: Aral Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 36%)
Stop 11: PWC Rastanlage Kohlsberg Nord (15 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 12: mblty Bad Camberg Ost (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 13: Rastplatz Logebachtal Ost (12 min, 10% → 39%)
Stop 14: IONITY Aachener Land Nord (19 min, 10% → 52%)
Arrival: Brussels

Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won

The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 78-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2076km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 33min vs 3h 48min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~384 kWh vs ~458 kWh) means less time spent charging.

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Temperature: 15°C (summer default)
Driving style: Highway (100-120 km/h)
Starting battery: 100%
Target arrival: 10% minimum
Minimum charging stop: 10 minutes
Range: 80% of WLTP (adjustable)
Charging data: GoingElectric.de

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