In our Helsinki to London EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 17 minutes, completing the 2524km route in 33h 33min. 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 15 charging stops compared to 17 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 33h 33min (17 min faster)
- Charging stops: 15
- Charging time: 3h 48min
- Energy: ~467 kWh
- Distance: 2524km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
33h 33min |
33h 50min |
| Charging time: |
3h 48min |
4h 1min |
| Charging stops: |
15 |
17 |
| Energy used |
~454 kWh |
~456 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Circle K Ādaži (10 min, 11% → 38%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (12 min, 11% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (61 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 22%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (13 min, 12% → 48%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (11 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Walewice (13 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (14 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 12:
Shell Tankstelle Grothusstraße (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 13:
Fastned De Beerze (10 min, 10% → 39%)
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Stop 14:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (12 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (14 min, 10% → 50%)
- Arrival: London
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (12 min, 12% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Girelė (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (41 min, 10% → 88%)
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Stop 5:
Kaufland (11 min, 10% → 32%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Gajewo Zachód (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Dopiewiec (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 9:
Orlen A2 MOP Gnilec (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Circle K Autohof Ferch (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Auetal Nord (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Autohaus Weber (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 14:
McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 15:
BP De Beerze (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 16:
Lukoil Kortrijksesteenweg (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
ENGIE Eurotunnel Main Terminal (18 min, 10% → 62%)
- Arrival: London
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 17-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2524km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 15 stops vs 17 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 3h 48min vs 4h 1min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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