In our Bucharest to Helsinki EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 20 minutes, completing the 2223km route in 35h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 12 charging stops compared to 13 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 35h 2min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 12
- Charging time: 3h 23min
- Energy: ~411 kWh
- Distance: 2223km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
35h 2min |
35h 22min |
| Charging time: |
3h 23min |
3h 45min |
| Charging stops: |
12 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~400 kWh |
~399 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (15 min, 27% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Auto Mitric (12 min, 10% → 31%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (33 min, 12% → 76%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (20 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Główna (21 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (30 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 10:
Neste (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 12% → 25%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (18 min, 13% → 64%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (47 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (25 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Legionów (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (21 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 9:
Jono Dailidės (13 min, 13% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Circle K Aplinkkelis (10 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Neste (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 12:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 20-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2223km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 12 stops vs 13 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 23min vs 3h 45min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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