In our Budapest to Riga EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 40 minutes, completing the 1362km route in 17h 52min. 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 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 17h 52min (40 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 56min
- Energy: ~215 kWh
- Distance: 1362km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
18h 32min |
17h 52min |
| Charging time: |
2h 38min |
1h 56min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~245 kWh |
~245 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Československej armády (10 min, 37% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Amic (18 min, 16% → 54%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 4:
Blue City (44 min, 10% → 86%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (22 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Norfa XL (10 min, 10% → 17%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Circle K (21 min, 16% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
Cafe Baltica (10 min, 10% → 36%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Kaufland Československej armády (10 min, 31% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
Amic (14 min, 16% → 59%)
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Stop 3:
Orlen Stobiecko Szlacheckie Wschód (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 4:
Factory Annopol (32 min, 10% → 89%)
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Stop 5:
MOP Rudniki Południe (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Jono Dailidės (21 min, 15% → 74%)
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Stop 7:
Neste Pasvalio (10 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 40-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1362km 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 56min vs 2h 38min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~215 kWh vs ~301 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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