In our Paris to Dublin EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 5 minutes, completing the 1026km route in 13h 53min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 40 e-tron needs only 5 charging stops compared to 6 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 40 e-tron
- Total time: 13h 53min (5 min faster)
- Charging stops: 5
- Charging time: 1h 10min
- Energy: ~190 kWh
- Distance: 1026km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
13h 53min |
13h 58min |
| Charging time: |
1h 10min |
1h 18min |
| Charging stops: |
5 |
6 |
| Energy used |
~185 kWh |
~184 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Channel Gateway (13 min, 17% → 52%)
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Stop 2:
Supercharger Poplars Garden Centre (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Village Hotel (11 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (24 min, 10% → 66%)
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Stop 5:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 20%)
- Arrival: Dublin
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Supercharger Eurotunnel Flexiplus Lounge (10 min, 19% → 50%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 18% → 50%)
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Stop 3:
Moto Toddington Northbound (11 min, 13% → 50%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Village Hotel (10 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 5:
Supercharger Mountain Park Hotel (27 min, 10% → 77%)
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Stop 6:
Sir John Rogerson's Quay (10 min, 10% → 23%)
- Arrival: Dublin
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 1026km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 5 stops vs 6 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 10min vs 1h 18min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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