In our Athens to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 4 minutes, completing the 3180km route in 45h 39min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 45h 39min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 5h 29min
- Energy: ~589 kWh
- Distance: 3180km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
45h 39min |
45h 43min |
| Charging time: |
5h 29min |
5h 33min |
| Charging stops: |
18 |
19 |
| Energy used |
~572 kWh |
~573 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
DEI Blue Kapsiochas (10 min, 17% → 30%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (101 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 SS Adriatica (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Ewiva McGallon (17 min, 15% → 58%)
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Stop 5:
Sangro Est (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger La Sosta (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Esino Est (10 min, 12% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Electra Formì Shopping & Food (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
San Martino Est (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Parco Giochi via Angelo Montagna (17 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Aire de Rousset (13 min, 20% → 54%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 15:
ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (18 min, 10% → 57%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Athens (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sklavenitis Supermarket (20 min, 37% → 80%)
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Stop 2:
Xenos (53 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 3:
Q8 easy Via Appia (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Murge Est (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Hotel Eden (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 6:
Piceno Est (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY KFC (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 8:
La Pioppa Est (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 9:
Roadhouse (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 11:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 16:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 4-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 3180km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 29min vs 5h 33min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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