In our Brussels to Rome EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 22 minutes, completing the 1459km route in 16h 14min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 11, 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 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 16h 14min (22 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 1h 57min
- Energy: ~232 kWh
- Distance: 1459km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
16h 36min |
16h 14min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~263 kWh |
~263 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Aire de Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold Sud, Longeville-lès-Saint-Avold (20 min, 15% → 57%)
-
Stop 2:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (10 min, 10% → 33%)
-
Stop 3:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (12 min, 12% → 40%)
-
Stop 4:
Migrol Rotzlochstrasse, Stans (10 min, 10% → 36%)
-
Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 39%)
-
Stop 6:
Lario Ovest, Cadorago (11 min, 10% → 38%)
-
Stop 7:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport, Guardamiglio (12 min, 10% → 40%)
-
Stop 8:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (15 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (10 min, 10% → 34%)
-
Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest, Badia al Pino (15 min, 10% → 44%)
-
Stop 11:
Giove Ovest, Giove (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
-
Stop 1:
Supercharger SuperGreen, Terwen (10 min, 25% → 54%)
-
Stop 2:
Fastned Aire de Keskastel Ouest, Keskastel (10 min, 21% → 51%)
-
Stop 3:
McDonald's Rue du Rosenkranz, Houssen (13 min, 13% → 53%)
-
Stop 4:
Rastplatz Knutwil Süd, Knutwil (12 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 5:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 52%)
-
Stop 6:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (13 min, 10% → 50%)
-
Stop 7:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (17 min, 10% → 60%)
-
Stop 8:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
-
Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 22-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1459km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 57min vs 2h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~232 kWh vs ~322 kWh) means less time spent charging.
Related Comparisons