In our Brussels to Bucharest EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 40 minutes, completing the 2168km route in 24h 18min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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 12 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 24h 18min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 16min
- Energy: ~342 kWh
- Distance: 2168km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 58min |
24h 18min |
| Charging time: |
4h 0min |
3h 16min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~390 kWh |
~391 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (12 min, 23% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 7:
JET Tankstelle (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 8:
Raststation Sankt Pölten (13 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 9:
Shopping Bruck (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Bábolna (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Inárcsi pihenőhely Szeged (35 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 12:
Rompetrol A1 Sagu Sens Timisoara (37 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 13:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului stanga (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Pitesti Retail Park (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
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:
E.ON Weiskirchen Süd (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
EWE Go McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 5:
Shell Tankstelle (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
da emobil Burger King Gaudenzdorfer Gürtel (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Bábolna (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Csalánosi Csárda (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 10:
Spatiu Servicii A1 Recas Sens Bucuresti (28 min, 10% → 83%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Prima Shopping Center (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Kaufland Gavana (11 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Bucharest
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2168km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 16min vs 4h 0min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~342 kWh vs ~479 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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