In our Bern to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 23 minutes, completing the 1473km route in 16h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 16h 47min (23 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 2h 8min
- Energy: ~234 kWh
- Distance: 1473km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
17h 10min |
16h 47min |
| Charging time: |
2h 30min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~265 kWh |
~265 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Drumettaz (13 min, 36% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de La Coucourde (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 3:
Aire d'Estézargues Nord (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Gasparets (31 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Ariza Norte (27 min, 10% → 65%)
- 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 Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 23-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1473km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 8min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~234 kWh vs ~325 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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