In our Brussels to Budapest EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 21 minutes, completing the 1352km route in 14h 5min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 14h 5min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 44min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1352km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
14h 26min |
14h 5min |
| Charging time: |
2h 4min |
1h 44min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~243 kWh |
~243 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 (11 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Renault 4 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 (15 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Donautal West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
JET Tankstelle (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
McDonald's Hietzinger Kai (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Győr (12 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Budapest
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1352km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 44min vs 2h 4min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~215 kWh vs ~299 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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