In our Bern to Paris EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 3 minutes, completing the 555km route in 6h 21min. 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 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 2 charging stops compared to 3 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 6h 21min (3 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 27min
- Energy: ~87 kWh
- Distance: 555km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
6h 24min |
6h 21min |
| Charging time: |
30min |
27min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~100 kWh |
~100 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (10 min, 37% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (10 min, 11% → 36%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Darvault (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Paris
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Glanon (10 min, 31% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Venoy Soleil Levant (17 min, 11% → 63%)
- Arrival: Paris
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 3-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 555km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 2 stops vs 3 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 27min vs 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~87 kWh vs ~123 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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