In our Dublin to Lisbon EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 14 minutes, completing the 2722km route in 33h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 14 charging stops compared to 16 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 33h 17min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 14
- Charging time: 3h 32min
- Energy: ~504 kWh
- Distance: 2722km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
33h 17min |
33h 31min |
| Charging time: |
3h 32min |
3h 46min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
16 |
| Energy used |
~490 kWh |
~490 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 14% → 41%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 11% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (13 min, 11% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Les Viviers Canger (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 7:
Relais de la Ronde (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 8:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 9:
Supercharger McDonald's (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 12:
Autovía de Castilla (19 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Cepsa (16 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (23 min, 10% → 65%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (10 min, 58% → 74%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (13 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (19 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (14 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (22 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (12 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 13:
Autovía de Castilla (20 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Cepsa (17 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 15:
IONITY Castelo Branco Oeste (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 16:
Área de Serviço de Santarém Oeste (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Lisbon
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 14-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 2722km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 14 stops vs 16 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 32min vs 3h 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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