In our Paris to Rome EV duel, the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron beats the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 by 14 minutes, completing the 1427km route in 15h 12min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on September 3, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron
- Total time: 15h 12min (14 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 38min
- Energy: ~254 kWh
- Distance: 1427km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
15h 12min |
15h 26min |
| Charging time: |
1h 38min |
1h 53min |
| Charging stops: |
7 |
8 |
| Energy used |
~257 kWh |
~257 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de La Ferté, Saint-Ambreuil (18 min, 13% → 59%)
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Stop 2:
IONITY Shopping Etrembières, Étrembières (12 min, 10% → 43%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (16 min, 10% → 54%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Pit Stop Café, Trezzano sul Naviglio (15 min, 10% → 52%)
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Stop 5:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (11 min, 10% → 40%)
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Stop 6:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (14 min, 10% → 48%)
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Stop 7:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (12 min, 10% → 45%)
- Arrival: Rome
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire du Chien Blanc, Gissey-le-Vieil (14 min, 20% → 63%)
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Stop 2:
Aire de Bourg Teyssonge, Jasseron (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 3:
IONITY Aire de Bonneville, Bonneville (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
IONITY Les Iles de Brissogne Sud, Brissogne (18 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 5:
Muggiano Ovest, Milano (19 min, 10% → 63%)
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Stop 6:
Secchia Ovest, Modena (11 min, 10% → 47%)
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Stop 7:
Ristorante Goyo, Calenzano (15 min, 10% → 57%)
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Stop 8:
Area di Servizio Fabro Ovest, Fabro (13 min, 10% → 53%)
- Arrival: Rome
Why the Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron Won
The Audi Q4 Sportback 40 e-tron achieved a 14-minute advantage over Renault 5 E-Tech 150 on this 1427km route. Key factors:
- Fewer charging stops: 7 stops vs 8 for the slowest vehicle means less time spent finding and connecting to chargers.
- Faster charging: Total charging time of 1h 38min vs 1h 53min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
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