In our Bucharest to Madrid EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 113 minutes, completing the 3135km route in 38h 16min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. 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 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 18 charging stops compared to 19 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 38h 16min (113 min faster)
- Charging stops: 18
- Charging time: 5h 19min
- Energy: ~494 kWh
- Distance: 3135km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
40h 9min |
38h 16min |
| Charging time: |
7h 16min |
5h 19min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
18 |
| Energy used |
~564 kWh |
~564 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Rompetrol (17 min, 31% → 37%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Bulevardul Nicolae Iorga (82 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (31 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (29 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 5:
Emmezeta Jankomir (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 8:
Vega (20 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (34 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (12 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Rinovo Nord (24 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (18 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gigean Nord (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Gasparets (31 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (10 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 17:
IONITY Vila Sana (22 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 18:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (16 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 19:
IONITY Ariza Norte (27 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 91%)
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Stop 2:
Lidl Bulevardul Mihai Viteazul (43 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 3:
JP Putevi Srbije (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 4:
Tesla Supercharger (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Petrol (18 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Fratta Nord (22 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 8:
Electriease Monte Alto Nord (25 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Ovest (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 10:
Castellaro Nord (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire de Vidauban Nord (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de Lançon de Provence Est (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Aire de Nabrigas (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
Aire de Gasparets (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (24 min, 11% → 75%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Vila Sana (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 17:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 18:
IONITY Ariza Norte (21 min, 10% → 70%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 113-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 3135km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 18 stops vs 19 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 19min vs 7h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~494 kWh vs ~692 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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