In our Bern to Berlin EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 10 minutes, completing the 920km route in 9h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 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 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 9h 56min (10 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 1min
- Energy: ~145 kWh
- Distance: 920km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
10h 6min |
9h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 9min |
1h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
6 |
5 |
| Energy used |
~166 kWh |
~165 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Wunnenstein Ost (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Süd (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 4:
Frankenwald Ost (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 5:
Greenline Tankstelle Oberkaka (12 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 6:
TotalEnergies Autohof (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
mblty Agip Tankstelle (12 min, 15% → 53%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Frankenhöhe Süd (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 4:
Hecht Einrichtungen (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
TotalEnergies Autohof (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Berlin
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 10-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 920km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 1min vs 1h 9min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~145 kWh vs ~203 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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