In our Dublin to Bern EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 25 minutes, completing the 1484km route in 20h 28min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 6, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 20h 28min (25 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 43min
- Energy: ~265 kWh
- Distance: 1484km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 28min |
20h 53min |
| Charging time: |
1h 43min |
2h 8min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~267 kWh |
~267 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Birmingham Armada (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Moto Toddington Southbound (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Maidstone (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rely (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger La Galerie Chateaufarine (14 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 54% → 73%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (13 min, 11% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Southbound (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Maidstone (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Aire de Rely (20 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (19 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 7:
Supercharger Lotissement de L’Autoroute (20 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger La Galerie Chateaufarine (16 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 25-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1484km 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 43min vs 2h 8min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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