In our Sofia to Madrid EV duel, the Skoda ENYAQ 85 beats the Audi Q4 40 e-tron by 18 minutes, completing the 2926km route in 32h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Skoda ENYAQ 85 needs only 15 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Skoda ENYAQ 85
- Total time: 32h 12min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 48min
- Energy: ~512 kWh
- Distance: 2926km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Skoda ENYAQ 85 |
| Travel time |
32h 30min |
32h 12min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
3h 48min |
| Charging stops: |
16 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~527 kWh |
~527 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 60% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Petrol (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Fratta Nord (21 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (22 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
Castellaro Nord (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Bréguières Nord (14 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Skoda ENYAQ 85 Route
- Start: Sofia (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 62% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
OMV A1 (12 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (25 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY MOL Tankstelle (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 5:
Fratta Nord (20 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (20 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Castellaro Nord (14 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Rue John Mac Adam (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gasparets (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Vila Sana (11 min, 16% → 48%)
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Stop 14:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Ariza Norte (17 min, 10% → 55%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Skoda ENYAQ 85 Won
The Skoda ENYAQ 85 achieved a 18-minute advantage over Audi Q4 40 e-tron on this 2926km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 48min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~512 kWh vs ~542 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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