In our Bucharest to Riga EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 65 minutes, completing the 1823km route in 27h 47min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 2, 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 9 charging stops compared to 10 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 27h 47min (65 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 3h 27min
- Energy: ~287 kWh
- Distance: 1823km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
28h 52min |
27h 47min |
| Charging time: |
4h 16min |
3h 27min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~328 kWh |
~341 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lidl Calea Romanului (10 min, 14% → 22%)
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Stop 2:
Kaufland Sucedava (28 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 3:
Maysternya Smaku (50 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 4:
Audi Centre (33 min, 10% → 36%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Łaszczowiecka (17 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 6:
Biedronka Pogodna (35 min, 10% → 73%)
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Stop 7:
Zajazd Orchidea (43 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 8:
Jono Dailidės (10 min, 10% → 33%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (20 min, 19% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Bucharest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
MOL Pitesti 3 (10 min, 75% → 90%)
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Stop 2:
OMV Miercurea Sibiului dreapta (Truck) (20 min, 21% → 76%)
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Stop 3:
Kaufland (36 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 4:
Tesco (31 min, 10% → 81%)
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Stop 5:
Biedronka Witolda (25 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 6:
Hotel & Restauracja Olivia (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Kaufland (26 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Rudniki Południe (28 min, 10% → 84%)
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Stop 9:
Neste Šilagalio Žiedo (16 min, 10% → 60%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 65-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1823km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 10 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 27min vs 4h 16min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~287 kWh vs ~403 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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