In our London to Rome EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 30 minutes, completing the 1762km route in 20h 9min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 5, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 10 charging stops compared to 11 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 20h 9min (30 min faster)
- Charging stops: 10
- Charging time: 2h 1min
- Energy: ~326 kWh
- Distance: 1762km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
20h 9min |
20h 39min |
| Charging time: |
2h 1min |
2h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
10 |
11 |
| Energy used |
~317 kWh |
~317 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Baralle, Saudemont (10 min, 29% → 54%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (12 min, 26% → 58%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (12 min, 12% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Rastplatz Mühlematt West, Tenniken (15 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 6:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (12 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 8:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (14 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 9:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (13 min, 10% → 46%)
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Stop 10:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: London (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Rely, Rely (15 min, 29% → 67%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Mont de Nizy, Juvincourt-et-Damary (23 min, 10% → 72%)
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Stop 3:
Aire de Toul Dommartin, Dommartin-lès-Toul (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Fastned Rue de la Madeleine, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges (12 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 5:
GOFAST Basel-Ost, Basel (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 6:
Rastplatz Inseli, Eich (10 min, 17% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Fastned Lavorgo Sud, Faido (13 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 8:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (13 min, 10% → 50%)
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Stop 9:
San Martino Ovest, Parma (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 10:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 11:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (14 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 30-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 1762km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 10 stops vs 11 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 1min vs 2h 32min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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