In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 18 minutes, completing the 1458km route in 15h 56min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 15h 56min (18 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~260 kWh
- Distance: 1458km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
15h 56min |
16h 14min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~262 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (10 min, 13% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen, Terwen (10 min, 25% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (10 min, 21% → 51%)
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Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (13 min, 13% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 6:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 18-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1458km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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