In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 33 minutes, completing the 789km route in 8h 39min. 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 2 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 8h 39min (33 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
| Travel time |
8h 39min |
9h 12min |
| Charging time: |
49min |
1h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~142 kWh |
~141 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV A1 (26 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (11 min, 14% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 33-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 49min vs 1h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~146 kWh vs ~174 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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