In our Dublin to Rome EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 41 minutes, completing the 2320km route in 29h 17min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 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: 29h 17min (41 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 47min
- Energy: ~429 kWh
- Distance: 2320km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
29h 17min |
29h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 47min |
3h 28min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
15 |
| Energy used |
~418 kWh |
~418 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:
IONITY Maidstone (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Aire de Rely (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Mont de Nizy (18 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 8:
Rastplatz Mühlematt West (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Pit Stop Café (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 11:
Secchia Ovest (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 12:
Ristorante Goyo (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 13:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
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 (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de Toul Dommartin (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
GOFAST Basel-Ost (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 10:
Rastplatz Amsteg (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 11:
GOFAST Swissminiatur (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 12:
Giornali Lotto Bar Sport (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Secchia Ovest (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 14:
Ristorante Goyo (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 15:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 41-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2320km 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 2h 47min vs 3h 28min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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