In our Berlin to Rome EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 29 minutes, completing the 1490km route in 15h 58min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 15h 58min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~235 kWh
- Distance: 1490km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 27min |
15h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 23min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~268 kWh |
~268 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (10 min, 18% → 40%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Schollstraße, Ingolstadt (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (18 min, 11% → 51%)
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Stop 5:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (16 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Old Wild West, San Giorgio Bigarello (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 8:
Cantagallo Ovest, Casalecchio di Reno (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 12% → 35%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (14 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Frankenwald West, Berg (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle, Schnaittach (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle Garmischer Straße, München (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
Hofer, Schönberg im Stubaital (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 5:
Eni Paganella Ovest, Stazione di Lavis (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Mantova Village, Bagnolo San Vito (23 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 7:
Osteria De'Giusti, Ciliegi (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 29-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1490km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~235 kWh vs ~329 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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