In our Berlin to Barcelona EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 28 minutes, completing the 1860km route in 19h 3min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 10 charging stops compared to 12 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 19h 3min (28 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 9min
- Energy: ~344 kWh
- Distance: 1860km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
19h 3min |
19h 31min |
| Charging time: |
2h 9min |
2h 35min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~335 kWh |
~335 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Marktschorgast (10 min, 20% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden, Herrieden (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße, Bad Rappenau (11 min, 11% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord, Burnhaupt-le-Bas (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
Rue Monge, Dole (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Solaize, Solaize (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de La Coucourde, La Coucourde (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Gigean Nord, Gigean (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 10:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes, Pia (17 min, 10% → 56%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
HEM Tankstelle, Schleiz (10 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
BFS Business Fleet Services, Kirchberg an der Jagst (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
ATU, Sinsheim (10 min, 15% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Renchtal West, Appenweier (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Porte d’Alsace Nord, Burnhaupt-le-Bas (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Rue Monge, Dole (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Roussillon, Roussillon (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Aire de Montélimar Ouest - Shell, Allan (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Gigean Nord, Gigean (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Electra Aire de Rivesaltes, Pia (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Barcelona
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 28-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1860km 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 2h 9min vs 2h 35min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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