In our Budapest to Riga EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 20 minutes, completing the 1361km route in 17h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 17h 36min (20 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 45min
- Energy: ~252 kWh
- Distance: 1361km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
17h 36min |
17h 56min |
| Charging time: |
1h 45min |
1h 57min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~245 kWh |
~245 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 (32 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 4:
MOP Rudniki Południe (14 min, 10% → 41%)
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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 (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Riga
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%)
- Arrival: Riga
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 1361km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 45min vs 1h 57min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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