In our Brussels to Sofia EV duel, the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 73 minutes, completing the 2077km route in 22h 31min. The key advantage? 3 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge's 363km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge needs only 12 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge
- Total time: 22h 31min (73 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 2h 42min
- Energy: ~343 kWh
- Distance: 2077km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
23h 44min |
22h 31min |
| Charging time: |
3h 53min |
2h 42min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
12 |
| Energy used |
~374 kWh |
~374 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% → 39%)
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Stop 7:
Turmöl Tankstelle (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
Raststation Kammern (14 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (17 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 11:
Tesla Supercharger (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
OMV Martinci (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 13:
JP Putevi Srbije (29 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (24 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
OMV (12 min, 10% → 27%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Brussels (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Oberhonnefeld (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Weiskirchen Süd (14 min, 13% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aral Autohof Gremsdorf (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 4:
AVIA Tankstelle (17 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
eCarUp Pendlerparkplatz (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 6:
Raststation Kammern (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Dobrenje Zahod (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Designer Outlet Croatia (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Tesla Supercharger (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
OMV Martinci (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
JP Putevi Srbije (19 min, 14% → 69%)
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Stop 12:
Naplatna rampa Nais zapadno (21 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Sofia
Why the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Won
The Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge achieved a 73-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 2077km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 42min vs 3h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~343 kWh vs ~459 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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