In our Bern to Rome EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 15 minutes, completing the 858km route in 9h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 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 4 charging stops compared to 5 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 9h 53min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 4
- Charging time: 56min
- Energy: ~135 kWh
- Distance: 858km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
10h 8min |
9h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 7min |
56min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~154 kWh |
~154 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (17 min, 22% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Ovest (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 4:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bern (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Muggiano Ovest (17 min, 16% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Secchia Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 4:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 15-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 858km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 4 stops vs 5 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 56min vs 1h 7min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~135 kWh vs ~189 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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