In our Brussels to Bern EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 4 minutes, completing the 636km route in 7h 5min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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: 7h 5min (4 min faster)
- Charging stops: 2
- Charging time: 38min
- Energy: ~100 kWh
- Distance: 636km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
7h 9min |
7h 5min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
38min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
2 |
| Energy used |
~114 kWh |
~115 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud (20 min, 15% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 3:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (11 min, 12% → 37%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen (10 min, 25% → 57%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl (28 min, 10% → 84%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 4-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 636km 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 38min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~100 kWh vs ~140 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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