In our Berlin to Sofia EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 51 minutes, completing the 1627km route in 18h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 20, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 18h 2min (51 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 37min
- Energy: ~256 kWh
- Distance: 1627km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
18h 53min |
18h 2min |
| Charging time: |
3h 39min |
2h 37min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~293 kWh |
~293 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Bahnhof Neustadt (14 min, 47% → 71%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bageterie Boulevard (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (10 min, 11% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Shell Ladná směr Bratislava (19 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Győr (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Páty Nord (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (34 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 8:
OMV smer Beograd (71 min, 10% → 90%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Berlin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aral Tankstelle Werftstraße (10 min, 42% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
MOL Bělčice (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
OC Karlov (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
ZSE Motor-Car Lamač (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (27 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 7:
OMV smer Beograd (19 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Gazprom (26 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 9:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (19 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 51-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1627km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 37min vs 3h 39min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~256 kWh vs ~359 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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