In our Copenhagen to Madrid EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 35 minutes, completing the 2466km route in 27h 22min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 13 charging stops compared to 15 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 27h 22min (35 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 3h 7min
- Energy: ~456 kWh
- Distance: 2466km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
27h 22min |
27h 57min |
| Charging time: |
3h 7min |
3h 36min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~444 kWh |
~445 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Ostetal Nord (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 2:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
SWD Ladepark Fährstraße (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 6:
Bauer Paris Occasion (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Aire des Groies (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (11 min, 16% → 46%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Copenhagen (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
JET Tankstelle Krempelsdorfer Allee (10 min, 18% → 49%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Ostetal Nord (19 min, 14% → 68%)
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Stop 3:
Shell Tankstelle Teutopark (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
SWD Ladepark Fährstraße (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Tignée Nord (18 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de La Sentinelle Ouest (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Novotel Roissy Saint-Witz (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger N10 (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 12:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 13:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 14:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 15:
Gasolinera Mirasierra (10 min, 10% → 41%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 35-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 2466km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 15 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 7min vs 3h 36min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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