In our Oslo to Riga EV duel, the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 29 minutes, completing the 1424km route in 31h 58min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 4 E-Tech 150's 327km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 needs only 8 charging stops compared to 9 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 4 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 31h 58min (29 min faster)
- Charging stops: 8
- Charging time: 1h 58min
- Energy: ~226 kWh
- Distance: 1424km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
32h 27min |
31h 58min |
| Charging time: |
2h 25min |
1h 58min |
| Charging stops: |
9 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~256 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Lekhyttans Kök & Kiosk (11 min, 16% → 42%)
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Stop 2:
IKEA (11 min, 10% → 37%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (20 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 4:
S-market Jomala (34 min, 10% → 65%)
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Stop 5:
Kauppakeskus Mylly (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 6:
Liikenneasema Kivihovi (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Järve (10 min, 10% → 34%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (13 min, 17% → 47%)
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Stop 9:
Neste (13 min, 10% → 42%)
- Arrival: Riga
Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Oslo (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Rastplats Kvarndammen (10 min, 20% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's (12 min, 11% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
Tesla Supercharger (16 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 4:
S-market Jomala (23 min, 10% → 71%)
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Stop 5:
Kauppakeskus Mylly (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 6:
Supercharger ABC (15 min, 10% → 55%)
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Stop 7:
Circle K Järve (17 min, 10% → 60%)
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Stop 8:
IONITY Circle K (14 min, 10% → 54%)
- Arrival: Riga
Why the Renault 4 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 4 E-Tech 150 achieved a 29-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1424km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 8 stops vs 9 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 58min vs 2h 25min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~226 kWh vs ~314 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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