In our Helsinki to Madrid EV duel, the Audi e-tron GT beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 37 minutes, completing the 3732km route in 45h 43min. The key advantage? 4 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on July 20, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi e-tron GT needs only 19 charging stops compared to 23 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi e-tron GT
- Total time: 45h 43min (37 min faster)
- Charging stops: 19
- Charging time: 5h 17min
- Energy: ~835 kWh
- Distance: 3732km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi e-tron GT |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
45h 43min |
46h 20min |
| Charging time: |
5h 17min |
5h 54min |
| Charging stops: |
19 |
23 |
| Energy used |
~672 kWh |
~672 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi e-tron GT Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (11 min, 27% → 62%)
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Stop 2:
Livonija (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 3:
Circle K (75 min, 10% → 82%)
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Stop 4:
Kaufland (10 min, 10% → 21%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (24 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Dopiewiec (13 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 7:
Autohaus König (16 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 8:
Aral Tankstelle (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 9:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
IONITY Lichtendorf Nord (12 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 11:
IONITY Shell Eupen (10 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 12:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 67%)
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Stop 13:
Bauer Paris Occasion (15 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Aire de Blois-Villerbon (17 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 15:
Supercharger N10 (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY Aire de Bédenac Ouest (11 min, 16% → 55%)
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Stop 17:
Supercharger McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 18:
Supercharger Telleria Industrialdea (14 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 19:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (19 min, 10% → 71%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Helsinki (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Neste (10 min, 14% → 45%)
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Stop 2:
Manufaktūra (10 min, 13% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
Livonija (16 min, 14% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Vilniaus (40 min, 10% → 100%)
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Stop 5:
IONITY Olsze Południe (16 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 6:
MOP Żnin Zachód (10 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 7:
MOP Dopiewiec (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 8:
MOP Chociszewo (11 min, 21% → 56%)
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Stop 9:
Aral Autohof Niederlehme (23 min, 10% → 74%)
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Stop 10:
Fastned Rastplatz Uhry Nord (14 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 11:
Fastned Rastplatz Löwenburg (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 12:
Ehrenberg West (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 13:
IONITY Shell Eupen (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 14:
IONITY Le Rœulx Nord (17 min, 10% → 61%)
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Stop 15:
Aire de Ressons Ouest (20 min, 10% → 69%)
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Stop 16:
IONITY McDonald's (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 17:
Aire de Ste Maure de Touraine (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 18:
Fastned Aire des Groies (14 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 19:
Aire Fontbelleau Paris Bayonne (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 20:
Aire de l'Océan Ouest (24 min, 10% → 76%)
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Stop 21:
Repsol Lopidana (11 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 22:
Supercharger Calle Herreros (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 23:
IONITY Área de Servicio Milagros (13 min, 14% → 56%)
- Arrival: Madrid
Why the Audi e-tron GT Won
The Audi e-tron GT achieved a 37-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 3732km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 19 stops vs 23 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 5h 17min vs 5h 54min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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