In our Madrid to Zagreb EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 by 34 minutes, completing the 2162km route in 23h 43min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 1, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 13 charging stops compared to 14 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 23h 43min (34 min faster)
- Charging stops: 13
- Charging time: 2h 54min
- Energy: ~400 kWh
- Distance: 2162km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
23h 43min |
24h 17min |
| Charging time: |
2h 54min |
3h 25min |
| Charging stops: |
13 |
14 |
| Energy used |
~389 kWh |
~389 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 (17 min, 10% → 56%)
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Stop 6:
Aire de l'Arc (23 min, 10% → 64%)
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Stop 7:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (21 min, 10% → 62%)
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Stop 9:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 10:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 15% → 46%)
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Stop 11:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 12:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 12% → 24%)
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Stop 13:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 37%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Madrid (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Área de Servicio Gasolprice (25 min, 19% → 79%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Vila Sana (25 min, 10% → 75%)
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Stop 3:
ibis Styles Figueres Ronda (11 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 4:
Aire de Bages (12 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 5:
Aire d'Ambrussum Sud (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger Mercure Beaumanoir (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 7:
IONITY Aire de Vidauban Sud (15 min, 14% → 58%)
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Stop 8:
Conioli Sud (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 9:
Area di Servizio Stura Est (27 min, 10% → 78%)
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Stop 10:
Monte Alto Sud (10 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 11:
Tesina Sud (14 min, 13% → 56%)
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Stop 12:
Smatrics Risparmio Casa (10 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 13:
Lom east (Koper - Ljubljana) (11 min, 10% → 28%)
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Stop 14:
Petrol (10 min, 10% → 44%)
- Arrival: Zagreb
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 34-minute advantage over Renault 4 E-Tech 150 on this 2162km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 13 stops vs 14 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 2h 54min vs 3h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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