In our Bucharest to Rome EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 75 minutes, completing the 1865km route in 23h 34min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 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 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 23h 34min (75 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 3h 5min
- Energy: ~294 kWh
- Distance: 1865km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
24h 49min |
23h 34min |
| Charging time: |
4h 27min |
3h 5min |
| Charging stops: |
11 |
10 |
| Energy used |
~336 kWh |
~336 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 (27 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Autogrill Po Ovest (17 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 10:
Area Servizio Badia al Pino Ovest (15 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
Giove Ovest (10 min, 10% → 35%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Ewiva Parco Commerciale Diamante (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 9:
Osteria De'Giusti (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 75-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1865km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 5min vs 4h 27min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~294 kWh vs ~412 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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