In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Porsche Cayenne Electric beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 129 minutes, completing the 2248km route in 26h 54min. The key advantage? 7 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Porsche Cayenne Electric needs only 7 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Porsche Cayenne Electric
- Total time: 26h 54min (129 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 28min
- Energy: ~474 kWh
- Distance: 2248km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Porsche Cayenne Electric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
26h 54min |
29h 3min |
| Charging time: |
1h 28min |
3h 34min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~405 kWh |
~406 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Porsche Cayenne Electric Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Watford Gap Services Southbound (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Maidstone (11 min, 16% → 67%)
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Stop 3:
Les Viviers Canger (11 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Jardiland (18 min, 10% → 79%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (10 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Briviesca Norte (13 min, 10% → 69%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Menai Science Park (11 min, 54% → 76%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Bosgouet Nord (17 min, 19% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Jardiland (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 9:
Relais de la Ronde (26 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 10:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (28 min, 10% → 80%)
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Stop 11:
Supercharger McDonald's (14 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (21 min, 10% → 68%)
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Stop 13:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (14 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Porsche Cayenne Electric Won
The Porsche Cayenne Electric achieved a 129-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2248km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 28min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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