In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 21 minutes, completing the 1473km route in 16h 26min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 16h 26min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 46min
- Energy: ~263 kWh
- Distance: 1473km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 26min |
16h 47min |
| Charging time: |
1h 46min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Total Relais La Bayanne (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Gasparets (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Vila Sana (14 min, 14% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Ariza Norte (19 min, 10% → 59%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (13 min, 30% → 65%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Coucourde (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 5:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (26 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Vila Sana (18 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 7:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Ariza Norte (22 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 21-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1473km 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 46min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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