In our Budapest to Helsinki EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 21 minutes, completing the 1756km route in 25h 9min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 9 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 25h 9min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 9
- Charging time: 2h 17min
- Energy: ~325 kWh
- Distance: 1756km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
25h 9min |
25h 30min |
| Charging time: |
2h 17min |
2h 30min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~316 kWh |
~316 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Amic (12 min, 14% → 48%)
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Stop 2:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 3:
Blue City (34 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
McDonald's Dubowo Drugie (12 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 5:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 20%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Circle K (12 min, 19% → 52%)
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Stop 7:
Cafe Baltica (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Neste (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Československej armády (13 min, 36% → 68%)
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Stop 2:
MOP Dobieszowice Wschód (13 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Zajazd Plan (11 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 4:
Biedronka Fabryczna (34 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 23%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 22% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (13 min, 12% → 56%)
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Stop 10:
Rimi Niidu (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 11:
Neste Pääsküla (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Helsinki
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 21-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1756km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 9 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 17min vs 2h 30min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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