In our Nice to Munich EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 5 minutes, completing the 806km route in 8h 49min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 7, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 3 charging stops compared to 4 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 8h 49min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 37min
- Energy: ~149 kWh
- Distance: 806km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
8h 49min |
8h 54min |
| Charging time: |
37min |
41min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~145 kWh |
~145 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Area Servizio Coldrerio Est (14 min, 12% → 51%)
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Stop 2:
GoFast McDonald's (10 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub Weißensberg Autohaus Riess (13 min, 15% → 51%)
- Arrival: Munich
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Nice (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Ricarica Dorno Est (10 min, 21% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Bellinzona Sud (10 min, 12% → 46%)
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Stop 3:
GoFast McDonald's (11 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 4:
Euro Rastpark (10 min, 10% → 47%)
- Arrival: Munich
Why the Audi Q4 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron achieved a 5-minute advantage over Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge on this 806km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 3 stops vs 4 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 37min vs 41min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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