In our Brussels to Athens EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 2785km route in 30h 35min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 14 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 30h 35min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 52min
- Energy: ~515 kWh
- Distance: 2785km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
30h 35min |
31h 5min |
| Charging time: |
3h 52min |
4h 23min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~501 kWh |
~501 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Medenbach West (12 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
Aral Autohof Mainfrankenpark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
EWE Go McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
Shell Tankstelle (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Smatrics Ladepark wild & bolz eMotel (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (36 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 8:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 11% → 59%)
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Stop 10:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (23 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Park Hotel Polykastro (11 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 13:
Skotina dir Athen (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 14:
Shell (19 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Athens
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 15% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (39 min, 10% → 99%)
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Stop 9:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
JP Putevi Srbije (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 11:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (20 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 12:
Makpetrol A1 (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
Makpetrol (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
Skotina dir Athen (21 min, 10% → 70%)
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Stop 15:
Shell (23 min, 10% → 74%)
- Arrival: Athens
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2785km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 52min vs 4h 23min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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