In our Dublin to Madrid EV duel, the Skoda ENYAQ 85 beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 87 minutes, completing the 2256km route in 27h 36min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Skoda ENYAQ 85 needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Skoda ENYAQ 85
- Total time: 27h 36min (87 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~395 kWh
- Distance: 2256km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
Skoda ENYAQ 85 |
| Travel time |
29h 3min |
27h 36min |
| Charging time: |
3h 34min |
2h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
14 |
13 |
| Energy used |
~406 kWh |
~412 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
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
Skoda ENYAQ 85 Route
- Start: Dublin (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Circle K Dublin Port (15 min, 98% → 99%)
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Stop 2:
Birmingham Armada (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 4:
Maidstone services (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Holiday Inn Calais (12 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 6:
Les Viviers Canger (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Dentelle d'Alençon (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Relais de la Ronde (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 9:
Aire de Saint-Léger Ouest (20 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 10:
Supercharger McDonald's (18 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Repsol Lopidana (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (10 min, 17% → 44%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Skoda ENYAQ 85 Won
The Skoda ENYAQ 85 achieved a 87-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2256km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 3h 34min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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