In our Paris to Vienna EV duel, the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 beats the Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 by 21 minutes, completing the 1242km route in 12h 40min. The key advantage? 1 fewer charging stop. Route calculated on July 19, 2026 using real-time charging station data.
The Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55's 480km range doesn't beat the Renault 5 E-Tech 150's 330km here - charging speed and efficiency matter more.
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 needs only 7 charging stops compared to 8 for the slowest vehicle, saving valuable time.
Winner
Renault 5 E-Tech 150
- Total time: 12h 40min (21 min faster)
- Charging stops: 7
- Charging time: 1h 32min
- Energy: ~196 kWh
- Distance: 1242km
Quick Comparison
| Metric |
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 |
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 |
| Travel time |
13h 1min |
12h 40min |
| Charging time: |
1h 50min |
1h 32min |
| Charging stops: |
8 |
7 |
| Energy used |
~224 kWh |
~223 kWh |
Charging Strategy Breakdown
Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
Aire de Metz Saint-Privat, Saint-Privat-la-Montagne (15 min, 13% → 47%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's, Ramstein-Miesenbach (13 min, 10% → 41%)
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Stop 3:
Supercharger Würth, Rauenberg (11 min, 10% → 38%)
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Stop 4:
BFS Business Fleet Services, Kirchberg an der Jagst (15 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 5:
24 - Shell Autohof Neumarkt, Berg bei Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz (13 min, 10% → 42%)
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Stop 6:
IONITY Bayerischer Wald Süd, Hunderdorf (10 min, 10% → 35%)
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Stop 7:
Shell Tankstelle, Suben (23 min, 10% → 59%)
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Stop 8:
Supercharger Weierbachweg, Melk (10 min, 10% → 34%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Route
- Start: Paris (100% charge)
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Stop 1:
IONITY Aire de Verdun Saint Nicolas Sud, Haudiomont (16 min, 18% → 64%)
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Stop 2:
McDonald's, Ramstein-Miesenbach (13 min, 10% → 53%)
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Stop 3:
Bonfelder Straße, Bad Rappenau (11 min, 10% → 45%)
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Stop 4:
Supercharger Autohof Herrieden, Herrieden (12 min, 10% → 49%)
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Stop 5:
Total Tankstelle, Brunn (15 min, 10% → 58%)
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Stop 6:
Shell Tankstelle, Suben (13 min, 10% → 51%)
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Stop 7:
Electra Stop & Go Pendlerparkplatz Amstetten West, Amstetten (12 min, 10% → 49%)
- Arrival: Vienna
Why the Renault 5 E-Tech 150 Won
The Renault 5 E-Tech 150 achieved a 21-minute advantage over Audi Q8 Sportback e-tron 55 on this 1242km 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 32min vs 1h 50min thanks to higher peak charging speeds or better charging curve.
- Better efficiency: Lower energy consumption (~196 kWh vs ~274 kWh) means less time spent charging.
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