Which is faster from Sofia to Riga: Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 or VW ID.4 Pro 2023?

The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 is faster, arriving 69 minutes sooner with 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55.

How many charging stops does the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 need from Sofia to Riga?

The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs 10 charging stops to complete the 2110km route from Sofia to Riga, with a total travel time of 26h 34m.

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

The travel time depends on the EV. The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 completes the 2110km route in 26h 34m, while the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 takes 27h 43m.

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Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 vs VW ID.4 Pro 2023: Sofia to Riga

Which EV is faster on the 2110km route? <strong>VW ID.4 Pro 2023</strong> wins by 69 minutes with 10 charging stops.

In our Sofia to Riga EV duel, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 69 minutes, completing the 2110km route in 26h 34min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.

Despite costing 51,659 less, the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 69 minutes on this route.

The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the VW ID.4 Pro 2023's 440km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.

The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.

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

Winner

VW ID.4 Pro 2023

Total time: 26h 34min (69 min faster)
Charging stops: 10
Charging time: 3h 22min
Energy: ~369 kWh
Distance: 2110km

Quick Comparison

Metric	Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55	VW ID.4 Pro 2023
Travel time	27h 43min	26h 34min
Charging time:	4h 33min	3h 22min
Charging stops:	12	10
Energy used	~380 kWh	~381 kWh

Charging Strategy Breakdown

Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (18 min, 53% → 76%)
Stop 2: OMV Zemun Park (44 min, 10% → 86%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (16 min, 10% → 47%)
Stop 4: Tesco (27 min, 10% → 66%)
Stop 5: Kaufland Wolkera (21 min, 10% → 44%)
Stop 6: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (17 min, 10% → 48%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP East (24 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 8: Wodny Park Warszawianka (43 min, 10% → 85%)
Stop 9: MOP Rudniki Południe (22 min, 10% → 46%)
Stop 10: Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 17%)
Stop 11: IONITY Circle K (21 min, 16% → 60%)
Stop 12: Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 36%)
Arrival: Riga

VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Route

Start: Sofia (100% charge)
Stop 1: Naplatna rampa Nais istočno (10 min, 58% → 71%)
Stop 2: OMV Zemun Park (35 min, 11% → 79%)
Stop 3: IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (12 min, 10% → 43%)
Stop 4: Tesco (20 min, 10% → 61%)
Stop 5: Kaufland Wolkera (14 min, 10% → 41%)
Stop 6: Centrum Zakupowe Jan (12 min, 10% → 45%)
Stop 7: Shell MOP East (17 min, 10% → 56%)
Stop 8: Lakeside (35 min, 10% → 79%)
Stop 9: MOP Rudniki Południe (32 min, 10% → 71%)
Stop 10: Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (15 min, 10% → 51%)
Arrival: Riga

Why the VW ID.4 Pro 2023 Won

The VW ID.4 Pro 2023 achieved a 69-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2110km route. Key factors:

Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 12 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 22min vs 4h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~369 kWh vs ~466 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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