Which is faster from Sofia to Madrid: Audi Q4 40 e-tron or BMW i5 eDrive40?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 is faster, arriving 77 minutes sooner with 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the Audi Q4 40 e-tron.

How many charging stops does the BMW i5 eDrive40 need from Sofia to Madrid?

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs 12 charging stops to complete the 2926km route from Sofia to Madrid, with a total travel time of 31h 13m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The BMW i5 eDrive40 completes the 2926km route in 31h 13m, while the Audi Q4 40 e-tron takes 32h 30m.

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Audi Q4 40 e-tron vs BMW i5 eDrive40: Sofia to Madrid

Which EV is faster on the 2926km route? <strong>BMW i5 eDrive40</strong> wins by 77 minutes with 12 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the BMW i5 eDrive40 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 77 minutes, completing the 2926km route in 31h 13min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

The BMW i5 eDrive40 needs only 12 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

BMW i5 eDrive40

Total time: 31h 13min (77 min faster)
Charging stops: 12
Charging time: 2h 39min
Energy: ~503 kWh
Distance: 2926km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Audi Q4 40 e-tron	BMW i5 eDrive40
Travel time	32h 30min	31h 13min
Charging time:	4h 0min	2h 39min
Charging stops:	16	12
Energy used	~527 kWh	~527 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% → 59%)
Stop 4: Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 35%)
Stop 5: Petrol (15 min, 10% → 52%)
Stop 6: Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 7: Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 63%)
Stop 8: Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 9: Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
Stop 10: IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
Stop 11: Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 12: Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 13: ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
Stop 14: IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 15: Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
Stop 16: IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
Arrival: Madrid

BMW i5 eDrive40 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: OMV A1 (16 min, 10% → 51%)
Stop 2: Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 65%)
Stop 3: IONITY MOL Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 53%)
Stop 4: Smatrics Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 5: Supercharger Tesla Service Center (11 min, 10% → 54%)
Stop 6: Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (16 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 7: IONITY Rinovo Nord (10 min, 10% → 50%)
Stop 8: Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 58%)
Stop 9: Aire de Nabrigas (11 min, 10% → 55%)
Stop 10: ANDGO (13 min, 10% → 60%)
Stop 11: IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 10% → 59%)
Stop 12: Área de Servicio Gasolprice (18 min, 10% → 68%)
Arrival: Madrid

Why the BMW i5 eDrive40 Won

The BMW i5 eDrive40 achieved a 77-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2926km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 39min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~503 kWh vs ~542 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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