In our Madrid to Bern EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 7 minutes, completing the 1475km route in 16h 20min. The key advantage? 2 fewer charging stops. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 7 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 16h 20min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 39min
- Energy: ~273 kWh
- Distance: 1475km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
16h 20min |
16h 27min |
| Charging time: |
1h 39min |
1h 43min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
9 |
| Energy used |
~266 kWh |
~266 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Calle Gaspar Torrente (10 min, 24% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 15% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (19 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 6:
Aire De Livron (17 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Aire de la Ripaille (18 min, 10% → 58%)
- Arrival: Bern
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Sercotel Plaza Feria (16 min, 13% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Mas de la Sala (15 min, 17% → 63%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Pia (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 5:
Aire de Loupian (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 6:
Aire d'Estézargues Sud (10 min, 14% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Aire De Livron (12 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Aire de Mouxy (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 9:
Backstage Pub (10 min, 15% → 48%)
- Arrival: Bern
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 7-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 1475km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 39min vs 1h 43min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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