In our Paris to Milan EV duel, the Audi Q4 40 e-tron beats the Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge by 7 minutes, completing the 850km route in 9h 2min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 4, 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: 9h 2min (7 min faster)
- Charging stops: 3
- Charging time: 41min
- Energy: ~157 kWh
- Distance: 850km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 40 e-tron |
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge |
| Travel time |
9h 2min |
9h 9min |
| Charging time: |
41min |
46min |
| Charging stops: |
3 |
4 |
| Energy used |
~153 kWh |
~153 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (15 min, 17% → 56%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (11 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (15 min, 10% → 52%)
- Arrival: Milan
Renault Megane E-TECH EV60 optimum charge Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Beaune-Tailly, Merceuil (10 min, 10% → 44%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (10 min, 11% → 45%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Valleiry Sud, Valleiry (10 min, 21% → 55%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (16 min, 10% → 61%)
- Arrival: Milan
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 850km 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 41min vs 46min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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