In our Budapest to Rome EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 15 minutes, completing the 1201km route in 12h 25min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi e-tron GT needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 12h 25min (15 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 4min
- Energy: ~269 kWh
- Distance: 1201km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
12h 25min |
12h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 4min |
1h 17min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~216 kWh |
~216 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Maribor zahod (21 min, 13% → 72%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (12 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 3:
Adige Ovest (11 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 4:
Ristorante Goyo (10 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (10 min, 10% → 46%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Budapest (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Petrol Murska Sobota sever (13 min, 18% → 60%)
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Stop 2:
Porsche Center Ljubljana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Risparmio Casa (16 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 4:
Adige Ovest (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 5:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 6:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (11 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 15-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1201km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 4min vs 1h 17min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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