In our Zagreb to Sofia EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the BMW i4 M60 xDrive by 3 minutes, completing the 789km route in 8h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The BMW i4 M60 xDrive's 501km 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 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 8h 39min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 49min
- Energy: ~146 kWh
- Distance: 789km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
BMW i4 M60 xDrive |
| Travel time |
8h 39min |
8h 42min |
| Charging time: |
49min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
2 |
3 |
| 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
BMW i4 M60 xDrive Route
- Start: Zagreb (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
JP Putevi Srbije (10 min, 29% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (26 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 3-minute advantage over BMW i4 M60 xDrive on this 789km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
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