In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 6 minutes, completing the 1471km route in 16h 20min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 16h 20min (6 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~272 kWh
- Distance: 1471km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 20min |
16h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 47min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Relais La Bayanne (10 min, 15% → 43%)
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Stop 2:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gigean Nord (13 min, 14% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
ANDGO (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Zunder Avia (18 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (10 min, 35% → 61%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Coucourde (12 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Nabrigas (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (13 min, 17% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 66%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 6-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1471km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 1h 47min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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