In our Bern to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 41 minutes, completing the 1885km route in 21h 46min. 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 21h 46min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 46min
- Energy: ~297 kWh
- Distance: 1885km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
22h 27min |
21h 46min |
| Charging time: |
3h 26min |
2h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~339 kWh |
~339 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
TotalEnergies Tankstelle Autohof Holzgünz (13 min, 11% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Ansfelden Süd (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
solarcap Ladepark (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (19 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 8:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (35 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 9:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (37 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (Truck) (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Autohof Aichstetten (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
Esso Tankstelle Einsteinstraße (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
JET Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bábolna (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 8:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (29 min, 10% → 85%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 10:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 41-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1885km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 46min vs 3h 26min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~297 kWh vs ~416 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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